Type 2 Eye Problems

mojo75

Newbie
Messages
3
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
I woke up today and yesterday with a swollen blood shot left eye, I had had a migraine and lots of pressure on that side the day before .. I’ve had this a couple of times before , a couple of years ago (I was diagnosed pre diabetic after losing 54lb) and it was thought it might be sinus infection causing it but that was questioned when I got my eye test for diabetes a few months ago, the possibility it could have been a spike in my sugar levels .
My sugar levels are well controlled now with lchf diet and I’m no longer in the diabetic range ( I was diagnosed diabetic 10 months ago), I’m not on any medication anymore either, but did feel unwell a few days ago and grabbed a couple of jelly babies just incase, I couldn’t test my bs at the time , could this cause eye problems? I was going to pop to the gp on Monday or should I go a&e today?
 

Fruitella

Well-Known Member
Messages
304
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Insulin
I woke up today and yesterday with a swollen blood shot left eye, I had had a migraine and lots of pressure on that side the day before .. I’ve had this a couple of times before , a couple of years ago (I was diagnosed pre diabetic after losing 54lb) and it was thought it might be sinus infection causing it but that was questioned when I got my eye test for diabetes a few months ago, the possibility it could have been a spike in my sugar levels .
My sugar levels are well controlled now with lchf diet and I’m no longer in the diabetic range ( I was diagnosed diabetic 10 months ago), I’m not on any medication anymore either, but did feel unwell a few days ago and grabbed a couple of jelly babies just incase, I couldn’t test my bs at the time , could this cause eye problems? I was going to pop to the gp on Monday or should I go a&e today?
GPs fairly clueless on eyes. Any opticians near you open today? They can always refer you to the hospital if needed.
 

DCUKMod

Master
Staff Member
Messages
14,295
Type of diabetes
I reversed my Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
No not on a Sunday

Do you have a local Specsavers? I didn't know until very recently that they open Sundays.

If you are concerned, you could call 111 for advice, but don't ignore it.
 
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