Archive | June, 2010

Q&A: Is it normal for vision to be blurred a day after laser photocoagulation?

Question by codyg1985: Is it normal for vision to be blurred a day after laser photocoagulation?
I am a diabetic, and two days ago I had laser photocoagulation performed on my left eye in order to prevent damage from diabetic retinopathy. The procedure seals off abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye and prevents vision loss. [...]

Q&A: Anyone know anyone who has retinopathy or familiar w disease?

Question by christinedaae: Anyone know anyone who has retinopathy or familiar w disease?
anyone here have diabetic retinopathy? if so, how much has it affected your vision? do you see moving spots in your line of vision? does bright light hurt your eyes? had surgery for this? thank you so much [...]

my husband was just diagnosed with diabetes II, he is in complete denial. How do I get him with the program?

Question by Nicole: my husband was just diagnosed with diabetes II, he is in complete denial. How do I get him with the program?
He is supposed to control his diet but he still eating the same old crap and is also a big meal skipper. Rather than knowing he is predisposed to diabetes because of [...]

A diabetic I know’s vision has suddenly gotten too blurry. Could it be retinopathy?

Question by Johnny: A diabetic I know’s vision has suddenly gotten too blurry. Could it be retinopathy?
He can’t focus things even a few inches away. Image is blurry, but with no spots. He went to see a doctor who said the problem is diabetes related and unlikely to be reversed. The doctor didn’t provide details [...]

What are the biggest symptoms of diabetes?

Question by bug: What are the biggest symptoms of diabetes?
It runs in my family, and I’ve already inherited anemia from my grandma, and hypothyroidism, so I’m pretty much waiting on the diabetes. Symptoms I should watch out for?
Best answer:
Answer by AveygoldDiabetes is extremely bad for you. You have to take a shot and check [...]