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How Do I Make My Sight Better
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And see an eye doctor

Diabetics are prone to a few different eye conditions - Diabetic AMD (a form of retinopathy) is common, but so is Retinopathy in general, cataracts etc

Might just be tired eyes… read more

I Was Diagnosed With Diabetes 6 Months Ago Due To A1C. However My Eye Dr Said I Have Had It For Years Due To Diabetic Macular Degeneration
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That is not at all uncommon. About 24% of all Diabetics are undiagnosed

And Diabetes is sneaky - it slowly and quietly does damage and you don't have a clue until one day a complication simply shows… read more

What Is The Cause Of Hazy Vision?
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I can only see normally if I hold a hand above my eyes to block out the light. Even driving I have to hold my hand above my eyes to see the dials on the dashboard.

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Certainly talk to your Doctor

Occasionally blurry vision is often a symptom of high blood sugar (at the moment)

If you have "chronic" vision issues, and especially light sensitivity it could a… read more

Does Anyone Here Have Information On Early Stages Of Kidney Failure?
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@A DiabetesTeam Member your comments harsh but true.Now feeling my own mortality

Once Diagnosed With Diabetes Will I Always Be Diabetic?
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My daughter had type 2 diabetes she got gastric sleeve surgery and she is not a diabetic anymore

How Does Everyone Deal With Ignorant People That Think That Diabetes Can Go Away.
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This with people that have these individuals in their lives.

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Monique, I don't worry about ignorance of people that don't know about diabetes. My husband, family and friends understand that I'm prediabetic and that I eat a healthier diet. I do it for me first… read more

Am I The Only One That Is Sick And Tired Of Medical Professionals And Pundits Saying That Diabetes Is Progressive?
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Apart from anything else it’s too vague and woolly a statement to have any meaning.

I got Cervical Myelopathy in 2002 and was told by the neurologist that I’d “be in a wheelchair in two years”. Now if I wasn’t so resilient I might have given up at that moment and resigned myself to my fate. Instead I lost 3 stone (42lbs) to bring me back to the normal weight category. I also walk a lot and go to the gym where the back extension machine keeps my spine in good shape.

It’s not that I’m saying… read more

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@A DiabetesTeam Member Some/many/most medical professionals are on a power trip. The whole concept of consultation is foreign to them.

There used to be an excellent TV series in the UK called Trust… read more

Is Diabetes Recersible
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Is Diabetes and kidney disease reversible

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Thank you all for your experiences and good advice. The great monster will be defeated as l quote HKC useful advice. A wonderful week to you all

My Eyes Have Sand-like Feeling. I Am Now Short Sighted. I Can Not Read From Afar. Can This Be Diabetic Retinopathy. I Am Diabetic For 12 Yrs
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Can Diabetic Retinopathy Be Reversed? Treatment Options Read Article...
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You would need to see a eye doctor to diagnose the issues with your eyes. High blood sugars can cause eye issues.

My Skin Iches Why
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my eyes are foggy all the time. this due to eating to much in the past. is there any epair can be done?

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I will bear in mind these suggetion of side effects of statins I never wanted to go on but was told that by not ttaking them the possiblity of ome debis coming of tmy veins may then travel to brain… read more