insulin blurred vision

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big bad bert said:
blurred vision..been on insulin 1 month..now got blurred vision...is this normal ..
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Blurred vision can be associated with high BG levels, and also when those levels begin to return towards a healthier range.

The nature of the fluids in the eye can be affected with changing glucose levels, meaning that the eye distorts, throwing things slightly out of focus.

Usually you are advised not to get glasses until your glucose levels have settled a bit.
 
big bad bert said:
blurred vision..been on insulin 1 month..now got blurred vision...is this normal ..
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If your blood glucose was consistently high, before insulin, and now you’ve started the insulin it is coming down within range, then blurred vision is quite common, as the eye adjusts to having less glucose floating round in the blood capillaries. Eyesight should settle as your blood glucose stabilises. Opticians are aware of this, and shouldn’t sell you new glasses until your eyesight has settled.
It's best to bring glucose levels down slowly, to protect the eyes, as a too sudden drop in blood glucose can cause damage.
 
Robin said:
If your blood glucose was consistently high, before insulin, and now you’ve started the insulin it is coming down within range, then blurred vision is quite common, as the eye adjusts to having less glucose floating round in the blood capillaries. Eyesight should settle as your blood glucose stabilises. Opticians are aware of this, and shouldn’t sell you new glasses until your eyesight has settled.
It's best to bring glucose levels down slowly, to protect the eyes, as a too sudden drop in blood glucose can cause damage.
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many thanx for your comment...thats great ...hopefully i am back to normal very soon
 
big bad bert said:
many thanx for your comment...thats great ...hopefully i am back to normal very soon
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Hopefullly you will be. In the meantime, people have found that buying a cheap pair of magnifying reading glasses (less than a fiver) can help tide them over.
 
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