eyes and diabetes

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hi its billijo the newly diagnosed type II on the diet management. I went for an

eye exam today!!! Once again I have a radical change in vision, in fact I have

been using my center lens of the trifocals to drive and for distance. The Dr

told me my old script reflects what he believes to be a period of very high

untreated bs. I have to admit 2 years ago when I got them and had my eyes

tested, I took them back 3 time to be remade in a 3 month period cause I

couldn't see with them. Also of note is that time period was the end of a 2

years relapse with alcohol after 10 years of sobriety and recovery. Thank the

Goddess I am sober today and learning how to take care of myself at 57. LOL

Alcohol and diabetes is a death sentence for me!

My only problem now is to afford new glasses which I need also knowing in 6

months my eyes could change again. I will admit the 2 months after the diabetes

diagnosis and following a diet plan the bs has stayed under 225. I've learned

what seems to drive it up and I stay away from that food. Baked beans which I

love seems to be the worst.

Sorry to be venting I am scared. Besides being a photographer (loss of sight

does not work well) my very best friend died from kidney failure after becoming

blind from diabetes back in 1970.

Oh as an added benefit of the exam today I have cataracts which will need

attention in the future!

This whole past few months has been a wake up call causing me to appreciate life

to the fullest and to work on my recovery from alcoholism and the anorexia with

all of me and my soul.

I want to thank all on the list as the information and concern felt from all on

the list has helped me deal with this dis-ease

hugs,

billijo

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