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LiSwati

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Greetings. Is it just me, or is this a common problem. Since being diagnosed with Type 2 (Aug 2022), I struggle driving at night, especially on small unlit roads with on-coming traffic. I seem to get blinded very easily.

It gets worse when I have “floaters”, which come and go, which can making me see things that are not there.

PS: I maintain stable readings using metformin, exercise, and a low carb diet.

Is this a common problem for us, and will it ever improve over time? What are our options, besides avoiding night driving altogether, which is not always possible?
 
iSwati said:
Greetings. Is it just me, or is this a common problem. Since being diagnosed with Type 2 (Aug 2022), I struggle driving at night, especially on small unlit roads with on-coming traffic. I seem to get blinded very easily.

It gets worse when I have “floaters”, which come and go, which can making me see things that are not there.

PS: I maintain stable readings using metformin, exercise, and a low carb diet.

Is this a common problem for us, and will it ever improve over time? What are our options, besides avoiding night driving altogether, which is not always possible?
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Have you seen an eye doctor with your vision issues?
 
Hi @LiSwati and welcome to the forums.

I'd second @Antje77 's suggestion of taking this to an optometrist. If your issues are caused by diabetes, and I'm not saying they necessarily are, then it's best to get them looked at and monitored. Eye specialists have been preserving the eyesight of diabetics for many many decades now, and regular monitoring is encouraged so that you can get any necessary treatment in time.

(I've had on again/ off again background retinopathy for decades, which so far hasn't needed treatment, but it does need monitoring because if it deteriorates I will need treatment.)
 
I can't drive at night any more because the dazzle factor of many modern headlights is too much for me. In my case it's nothing to do with my diabetes.
 
LiSwati said:
Greetings. Is it just me, or is this a common problem. Since being diagnosed with Type 2 (Aug 2022), I struggle driving at night, especially on small unlit roads with on-coming traffic. I seem to get blinded very easily.

It gets worse when I have “floaters”, which come and go, which can making me see things that are not there.

PS: I maintain stable readings using metformin, exercise, and a low carb diet.

Is this a common problem for us, and will it ever improve over time? What are our options, besides avoiding night driving altogether, which is not always possible?
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Blind as a bat in the dark, since double uveïtis in both eyes left scar tissue in my pupils. Not everything we get is diabetes related, we can get other stuff, sometimes. ;)

Basically that means another vote here for just going to see someone. Might be as simple as getting yellow tinted glasses for night driving or something. A professional can let you know what's going on, and whether there's a workable fix for it.

Good luck!
Jo
 
Driving at night.

Couple things I do to combat traffic glare.

Make sure my windscreen is clean inside & out.
If raining use the AC on full aimed at the windscreen. Works as a demister by sucking moisture off the glass.
Make sure my glasses are clean too?

I got polarised prescription sunglasses for day driving too, which removes road glare with the sun after rain on a wet road.
It also removes strong glare reflected off the backs of other vehicles too…

But your first port of call @LiSwati , is a professional eye exam…

Best wishes.
 
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