GaryDesmondCarleton4601
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Teen diagnosed in January. Has developed eye infection - is this typically related to Diabetes
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GrantGam
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Afternoon,
Not sure how legit this site is but seems to highlight eye infections being more likely in diabetics:
"Q: Can diabetes cause you to have eye infections such as pink eye and frequent styes? — K.M.
A: That's a great question! Yes, people with diabetes are more likely to get bacterial infections, including bacterial pink eye and/or eyelid styes. Diabetes affects the autoimmune system, lowering one's resistance to infection. Keeping your A1c (marker of blood sugar levels) as low as possible and practicing good hygiene such as washing your hands frequently and avoiding touching or rubbing your eyes can help. — Dr. Dubow"
Source: http://www.allaboutvision.com/askdoc/diabetes.htm
Cheers,
Grant
Not sure how legit this site is but seems to highlight eye infections being more likely in diabetics:
"Q: Can diabetes cause you to have eye infections such as pink eye and frequent styes? — K.M.
A: That's a great question! Yes, people with diabetes are more likely to get bacterial infections, including bacterial pink eye and/or eyelid styes. Diabetes affects the autoimmune system, lowering one's resistance to infection. Keeping your A1c (marker of blood sugar levels) as low as possible and practicing good hygiene such as washing your hands frequently and avoiding touching or rubbing your eyes can help. — Dr. Dubow"
Source: http://www.allaboutvision.com/askdoc/diabetes.htm
Cheers,
Grant
I'd be wary of this kind of information. The statements about increased risk of infection and affected immune system tend to be valid for those with high average blood glucose levels.
There have been many topics on the forum about whether one is more prone to getting ill as a diabetic and those of us who have been maintained reasonable Hba1C and average glucose levels but have long term histories of diabetes tend to find we are no more susceptible to illness of any sort than non-diabetics.
I'd say that it is highly unlikely that this has anything to do with Diabetes @GaryDesmondCarleton4601
There have been many topics on the forum about whether one is more prone to getting ill as a diabetic and those of us who have been maintained reasonable Hba1C and average glucose levels but have long term histories of diabetes tend to find we are no more susceptible to illness of any sort than non-diabetics.
I'd say that it is highly unlikely that this has anything to do with Diabetes @GaryDesmondCarleton4601
GaryDesmondCarleton4601
Newbie
Many thanks. Going to get the eye checked out.
