2007-03-31 23:42:18 · 17 answers · asked by sameha 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
I had terribly blurred vision when I was first diagnosed, as my blood glucose was over 500. It took a few weeks for my sugars to get to a normal point and then I was fine. So wait until your sugars are consistently normal, and then see an eye doctor if your vision is still blurred. It may just be time for new glasses, but it could also be a sign of something more serious, like retinopathy. Speak with your doctor if you have questions.
2007-04-01 11:33:44 · answer #1 · answered by Mommy2myangelMark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry - it should settle down over the next few months - I had the same problem when I was diagnosed. High blood sugar can affect your eyes in 2 ways - in the sort term it can just affect your vission, and in the long term it can give you more serious problems with your eyes that can lead to blindness - don't worry, because your blood sugars have probably been pretty high for a while before you were diagnosed it's probably the first one - your dr should have checked your eyes anyway (or be going to) and that will pick up if there is a more serious problem. Remember as well that hypos can affect your vission - because you've just started on insulin you shouldn't have had hypos yet cos you should be building up your insulin dose gradually, but if you have been having hypos this could also be the cause - I know it's hard to get used to but keep checking your blood sugars so you know if you're hypo.
Good luck - diabetes can feel crazy to start off with but you will get used to it soon and will prob be feeling a lot better than you were before you were diagnosed too xx
2007-04-01 22:30:21 · answer #2 · answered by Cathy :) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may depend on how long you have had diabetes before diagnosis. Obviously age is a factor but diabetic retinopathy is a condition affecting both type 1 and type 2 diabetics and can lead to loss of vision. With good diabetic control your sight need not deteriorate any further though i'm sorry to say you will probably never regain full sight. Aim for 4-7 mmol.
2007-04-01 00:17:00 · answer #3 · answered by andyhpt1982 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Without further investigation I'm in agreement with both reginachick22 and bluepixie1982.
I'm really surprised that some of our more learned friends didn't explain about the osmotic process within the eye when someone's blood sugars are higher than normal.
Of course, others who mentioned that you should have an eye exam, at least yearly, may also have a point. Long term higher than normal blood sugars can lead to a complication known as diabetic retinopathy.
Do inform your doctor about your eyesight problems, and ask if s/he would refer you to be seen by an ophthalmologist.
2007-04-01 13:03:08 · answer #4 · answered by micksmixxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely, your vision is blurry due to the sudden change in your blood glucose levels. As your body adjusts and returns to more normal blood glucose levels, you will have some blurry vision. This is common.
If you are a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic (are you young, thin, very sick before you were diagnosed?) which I assume you are, then your should not have to worry that your vision issues are caused by diabetic retinopathy, or diabetic eye damage. This usually only happens years after diagnosis. It sounds like your vision problems only happened after you started insulin (due to your levels returning to normal).
If you are an "advanced" Type 2 diabetic who was diagnosed late (are you overweight?), then yes, you may have damage. In this case, you need to have your doctor send you to a specialist to check for diabetic eye damage. Usually symptoms of diabetic eye damage include: "flashes", dark spots, or "floaters" in your vision. Some people have partial vision loss, or no symptoms at all until it becomes very advanced.
In either case, if you are concerned, and/or it does not improve, call your doctor. It is better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your eyes.
2007-04-01 07:59:39 · answer #5 · answered by reginachick22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your age would be helpful. I might guess most people put straight on to insulin MIGHT be a younger type 1? Vision problems are more older type 2 however.
Either way you are having problems setting the dose. If you are using a syringe a pen might be easier. Yo need to contact your diabetic liaison nurse, or failing that your GP.
2007-03-31 23:50:29 · answer #6 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Insulin does not affect eye sight, advanced diabetic complications do. Get your eyes examined urgently.Some times this is only a hallucination based on hearsay rumours about diabetes.
2007-03-31 23:51:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Give it a little more time and your sight may get better as your blood sugar gets under control but if it doesn't get better soon you may need to have a dilated eye exam. It is recommended that you have one every year anyway.
2007-04-01 01:24:20 · answer #8 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will find your sight will improve the better your b m's get get them between 4 and 7 mmol all the time and you sight will improve pretty quick. i get the same prob if my b m's are hi for a long time drink lots of water too it will help flush the sugar through your system and when ur hi u will get dehydrated and i assume with bad eyes your b m's have been hi for quite a while.dont worry just concentrate on getting good b m's good luck
2007-04-01 08:34:41 · answer #9 · answered by bluepixie1982 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i was diagnosed 8 years ago my eyes were not good but once your sugar levels are stabilised your vision should improve. I have my eyes tested every six months to be on the safe side
2007-04-02 09:18:06 · answer #10 · answered by Sue h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋