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