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Tinfoil eye drops

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I have been having unexplained high bgs for the last couple of weeks ,they have gradually been getting g higher with no explanation ,but I just realised this evening that it has been since I started to use timolol eye drops for raised pressure on my left eye .I have done some research and they are a type of beta blockers but I can t find very much information about there effect on bgs can anyone help
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Maybe they work best if you have the hat to go with them. :D
 
On a more serious note, Timolol can interact with medicines used to treat diabetes, such as insulin and oral antidiabetic agents so perhaps pop in and see a chemist tomorrow, or have a word with the GP or Consultant who prescribed the drops - they should be able to advise you
 
I have had those eyedops when I had cataracts removed from both eyes from 2013 to 2016. I had to take them for that long because high eye pressure is exacerbated in narrow chinese eyes. I had right eye done 2013 & after healing. Left eye done 2015, done early because of complications with right eye: covered over completely before I knew what it was & grew very thick in the 2.5 months wait for op. I’m left with permanent ghosting in the right eye but, healed perfectly with no complications in the left.

Yes they are beta blockers & slows your heart down a little bit: how it works to reduce eye pressure. But, the thing to be aware of is that they can mask symtoms of hypos & hypers so, had to test more often. Also, found my hypo & hyper symtoms got a bit confused: hypo symtoms when hyper! So, test if you feel off. Your eye consultant should be aware of your diabetes & the meds you’re taking. But, if not; tell him/her & your rising levels! See your hospital DSN & team if neccesary!
 
Who prescribed the Timolol? GP or hospital? - first ring whoever and get an urgent appointment because there's surely got to be an alternative drug? Then ring whoever is 'in charge' of your diabetes drugs regime and tell them you need more help, urgently.
 
Yes, chaoticcar, I would agree with trophywench, if you can tolerate other eyedrops you don’t need to be on these.

I was a complicated case as I’m one of the 10 percent of people who have adverse effects from eyedrops: increasing pressure instead of lowering. My consultant tried many eyedrops before finding two that I could tolerate, one of which was this one.

One of my cousins in Hong Kong, although not medically trained, has been a sceretary for an optician for many years, says that these eyedrops are very old fashioned & not used often anymore as a lot of people have increased risk of eye infections while on them.
 
According to the blurb in the information about use it says that the drops could cause low blood glucose !! My body never works according to blurbs !
CAROL
 
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