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Question: I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last Thursday night. My level at emergency room was at 473. They gave me insulin and prescription . I have been pretty strict on what I'm eating no carbs and protein and a few vegetables. My vision has been blurrey and has gotten a little worse since Thursday. My glucose reading this morning is still 256
Brief Answer:
Will get better
Detailed Answer:
Your vision will gradually improve as you continue to see better glucose values with treatment.
It is still important to have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist, especially the retina which is the back of the eye responsible for vision.
I strongly encourage you to see an endocrinologist in-person to receive comprehensive diabetes care.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
Calcium
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your 3 month glucose average)
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
TSH
25 hydroxy Vitamin D
Will get better
Detailed Answer:
Your vision will gradually improve as you continue to see better glucose values with treatment.
It is still important to have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist, especially the retina which is the back of the eye responsible for vision.
I strongly encourage you to see an endocrinologist in-person to receive comprehensive diabetes care.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
Calcium
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your 3 month glucose average)
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
TSH
25 hydroxy Vitamin D
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