C reactive protein and eyes

[Helen40]

So, what is the actual name of the blood test, e.g. Hba1c?

Also, I have just started using the Noctura 400 eye mask at night (only since July) so too soon for me to recommend or not, as apparently it can take 3-6 months to make a difference, I am not sure if you have heard of this or not. It is not cheap at £79 per month but I could easily spend that on rubbish and decided to prioritise my eyesight as I have had retinopathy & maculopathy almost since being diagnosed around say 8 years now when I very quickly put my diabetes into remission, and I thought I was doing the right thing and not aware that had I slowly reduced my levels I may have avoided this - sometimes we can't do right for doing wrong with this beast diabetes, eh. and like yourself I am still working, driving etc and hope to be for as long as I can - it is a real fear, eh. So, back to Noctura, you could perhaps google or seek advice from your eye specialist - I think some nhs trusts are using it but unfortunately, not where I am so I have to self fund. Take good care of and look after yourself x

Just had a thought if you could keep getting a fluey bug, perhaps try a multivitamin it could possibly boost your immune system. Sending some virtual hugs your way x

I just saw how much you said it was - £20 a week is worth the investment! I'm going to try it x

 

[Mrs T 123]

Agree, walking is great medicine for the eyes, I walk most days, not a lot just 20, 30 or 40 mins and I know a couple of years ago when I had an injury that prevented me from doing my walking and when I was going through a stressful time in my life, I also had my eyes checked increased to 3 monthly at the hospital. At the moment, stable and back to yearly. I also take lutein and rutin supplements and rasp/berries which are supposed to be good antioxidants for the eyes x