Really worried about my eyes...

[JenniB]

@KitsuneRin from someone of experience of the damage poor control can do, can I advise you take this as the wake up call to sort your control out. Afraid the past is just that, but you still have the present and future, and so now is the time to start taking it seriously. Whatever you haven't been doing so far, whether it is injections, blood tests, appointments etc, draw up a plan, and start. Don't try to fix everything in one big hit, the chances are it will overwhelm you, and lack of immediate results will demoralise you, but do start to plan. Something I was advised by my ophthalmologist was to lower BG's gradually, as a sudden drop could actually cause more problems. Set small achievable targets and you'll be amazed at the difference it can make

 

[leslie10152]

Poor control of diabetes has both short and long term effects. None of them are good, so take care now to avoid them later.

 

[JenniB]

Hi, I hope you really take the advice of the above messages on board. They are all so right. The past is the past - so start TODAY, let it be day one of taking control and being in control. PLEASE go see your doctor about the depression, it is vital that you do, I went last week and it was really helpful. If you can't get an appointment quickly, I would urge you to tell the receptionist you are diabetic and depressed and you need an urgent appointment or telephone call with the doctor. That in itself will be an amazing result for your new day one of taking control.
I totally blame myself for my diabetes and absolutely take full responsibility for that.
If you have not done so already, please ask your surgery for the contact details for the EXPERT course (3 hours per week for 6 weeks and it is free of charge), it is a superb course and you will gain so much from the course and meeting other people with similar issues. The knowledge this course gives you adds to your 'toolkit' for coping with and taking control of your health issues. In addition, your local hospital MAY run a monthly meeting for people with diabetes (mine offers an evening meeting slot on the first Tuesday in every month) we have speakers who are all medically qualified diabetes specialists and I can't begin to tell you how helpful this is - please check it out.
Remember -you are not alone, the forum is always here and is an excellent 'ear' and support. Good luck to you and please, speak to your doctor asap. Hugs x

 

[rockbottom]

So I've always had bad vision since I was about 8. I was diagnosed at the age of 16 and my vision has gradually gotten worse. I also have large eyes because of grave's disease and they make me feel so gross and ugly... I regret to say my diabetes control has been horrible due to denial, lack of support and mental illnesses.

My eye pressure has always been okay as far as I know, however I had my eyes photographed at specsavers as part of a routine eye appointment on Friday, and the optometrist alerted me of blood spots in my eye, outside of the veins. So they're leaking into the fluid... She showed me the photos, and they have stuck with me. My eye pressure was so high they took it twice to check. She said it's not too much to worry about right now but it's terrified me. I am also at high risk for glaucoma and I'm just... terrified. I'm only 31.

I just got a call from Specsavers again, who said they want to check my eye pressure again with a different method. They said if the pressure is still high they'll refer me to the hospital??

Sorry I'm just so worried, since Friday I've been extremely depressed. I'm an artist so I can't even imagine living with being blind. I know this is all my fault too and I feel worthless.

 

[rockbottom]

Should be referred for a glaucoma check I've heard specsavers have a new machine called OCT machine , few stores have the equipment not all, they are rolling them out nationwide within 12 months, well that's what I was told,it's worth checking on there site to see which store has the machine, My local specsavers should have it in a few months time, that's in Liverpool specsavers store, Kirkby Shopping Centre, 21 St Chad's Parade, Liverpool L32 8RD its definitely nothing to be shamed of if your diabetic it's quite common in today's age, everything we eat has sugar.

 

[rockbottom]

There is also a young boxer recently who is fighting professional and he has type 1