tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post3240751622436845901..comments2024-03-18T21:26:11.560-04:00Comments on The Corner Booth: Funky Eye SyndromeMike Hoskinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06551066714605052991noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-63142847180054123932011-03-10T09:13:14.573-05:002011-03-10T09:13:14.573-05:00I always get judged at my early eye dialation appo...I always get judged at my early eye dialation appointment. And when they ask me what my blood sugar is today, I am always tempted to say "When? wake up? Before breakfast? 2 hours post breakfast? Lunch? Post lunch? Right before this appt? Which number do you want?" Never get any advice, just "lower that A1C." Uh, thanks Doc.Robinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-68369152466982454262011-03-08T07:51:57.031-05:002011-03-08T07:51:57.031-05:00Hey Mike
Another excellent post.
For what it is wo...Hey Mike<br />Another excellent post.<br />For what it is worth, from someone who has been through the horrors of advanced diabetic eye problems (proliferative retinopathy, vitreous bleeds, bi-lateral cataracts multiple surgeries) i wouldn't think too far ahead. All you can do is what you can do. Don't get caught up thinking or worrying about what might be.<br />Keep up the great workSimonhttp://www.diabetesdaily.com/forum/blogs/simon-from-the-70s/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-36271400553014447282011-03-07T23:26:39.885-05:002011-03-07T23:26:39.885-05:00Mike -
It sucks that you have to deal with with ...Mike - <br />It sucks that you have to deal with with "Funky Eye Syndrome" and all the judgement that goes with it!<br />Hang in there and continue to do the best you can. <br />Your working hard regarding your diabetes and don't let anyone tell you your not.<br />HUGSk2https://www.blogger.com/profile/04167099133092135850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-4624285056619381122011-03-07T22:24:55.349-05:002011-03-07T22:24:55.349-05:00i'm sorry you're having to deal with all o...i'm sorry you're having to deal with all of this, mike. i hold my breath every time i go to the eye dr.<br /><br />baby steps together, ok? hugs!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389672426152872555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-39367932550291567922011-03-07T17:39:24.881-05:002011-03-07T17:39:24.881-05:00In no way telling you what to do, but relating my ...In no way telling you what to do, but relating my own experience -- I've found that lowering carbs has stabilized my BGs much more than they used to be. That means fewer highs, but also, fewer lows. <br /><br />I really hope the retinopathy and possible glaucoma don't progress -- I know how frightening it must have been to have that conversation. I will be keeping you in my thoughts!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06909597803703850020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-34216765952058958872011-03-07T17:03:19.375-05:002011-03-07T17:03:19.375-05:00Well done on lowering your A1c, you should be prou...Well done on lowering your A1c, you should be proud of all the hard work you've done to achieve it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-74778076109953097662011-03-07T13:25:08.537-05:002011-03-07T13:25:08.537-05:00Eye appts are no fun. My 13 year old was spoken t...Eye appts are no fun. My 13 year old was spoken to like he was a 80 year old type 2 woman. They really don't get that he is a type 1 child, not a type 2 elderly adult. :( <br /><br />Keep up the amazing work you are doing...one day at a time, baby steps. :)Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-70765395216708822292011-03-07T10:22:57.772-05:002011-03-07T10:22:57.772-05:00Why is it that ophthalmologists' staff members...Why is it that ophthalmologists' staff members seem to be the most judgmental of all health care providers? They're the only ones who try to lecture me about A1c after asking the most stupid "What was your last BG?" question.<br /><br />And for what it's worth, glaucoma's pretty easily managed: an eye drop two or three times a day. I've been doing it for years. Jeffhttp://www.jeffmatherphotography.com/dispatches/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5690084467070242215.post-42886521467666928632011-03-07T08:47:22.398-05:002011-03-07T08:47:22.398-05:00These posts are the hardest for me as Joe's &q...These posts are the hardest for me as Joe's "Type 3" to read. I appreciate them...and...I know the reality of why we all work so hard to "control" (term used loosely) "D".<br /><br />Thinking of you and I support you in all you do to take great care of yourself. It is bothersome that so many do not understand the work and effort that goes into managing type 1.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.com