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LuckyCharms

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42. My best a1C recently has been 6.8...

Mon May 25, 2026, 05:26 PM

5 hrs ago

I'm having pretty good control. CGM and multiple daily injections.

I understand what you are saying about the wild swings. If I get above 290, I'm extra vigilant about corrections, so I am rarely in the 300s, except when I'm Prednisone.

My problem is, and you probably know about this...after years, sometimes when your control is TOO tight, it affects your eyes then too! Moreso than if I run high 200s for some period.

I appreciate your advice. This stuff is all too much for me sometimes...it's been 31 years and I have big time diabetic burnout.

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I'm freaking out a bit. [View all] LuckyCharms 8 hrs ago OP

We're pulling for you. ❤️ underpants 8 hrs ago #1

What underpants said. irisblue 8 hrs ago #2

Yes. Harker 8 hrs ago #4

+1 pat_k 4 hrs ago #45

Sending a warm hug your way Lifeafter70 8 hrs ago #3

Hugggggs. We are all here for you. niyad 8 hrs ago #5

I've found, over the last 10+ years, that personalized caring has decreased tremendously. erronis 8 hrs ago #6

Can't overestimate how critical being your own advocate is. pat_k 4 hrs ago #50

It's scary Marthe48 8 hrs ago #7

Sending hugs cate94 7 hrs ago #8

Next visit SuzyandPuffpuff 7 hrs ago #9

A nice reminder that there are sicker people than me here on DU. KS Toronado 7 hrs ago #10

We don't communicate often, but I read your posts... LuckyCharms 4 hrs ago #48

OK Lucky practice what you preach .........."You hang tough, OK?" KS Toronado 4 hrs ago #51

You better be doing the best you can! LuckyCharms 4 hrs ago #52

I keep you in mind Marthe48 1 hr ago #75

I hear you and I understand FakeNoose 7 hrs ago #11

Not trying to complicate your anxiety but... littlemissmartypants 7 hrs ago #12

You know, on this exact date last year, 2025... LuckyCharms 3 hrs ago #66

Did you find a new neurologist? Did anyone actually share with you that you... littlemissmartypants 1 hr ago #70

LMSP.... LuckyCharms 1 hr ago #71

Don't make me have to come over there, LC! littlemissmartypants 1 hr ago #72

I'm ringing my doorbell button!!!! LuckyCharms 1 hr ago #73

I'm paddling as fast as I can. littlemissmartypants 1 hr ago #74

One oar? LuckyCharms 1 hr ago #76

😉 littlemissmartypants 1 hr ago #77

Good luck, seriously! But you should tell your wife. She needs to know. LymphocyteLover 7 hrs ago #13

Sending hugs. iluvtennis 7 hrs ago #14

I sincerely hope your medical providers can find solutions Tanuki 7 hrs ago #15

The Ohio Low Vision Agency were immensely helpful Marthe48 1 hr ago #79

Can we find a patient advocate for LuckyCharm? Bobstandard 7 hrs ago #16

I think that is a very important suggestion. niyad 6 hrs ago #26

🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂 Chicagogrl1 7 hrs ago #17

Sending hugs to you ,Lucky, debm55 7 hrs ago #18

I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Aging is awful Mr. Mustard 2023 6 hrs ago #19

I'm sorry you're going through this, LuckyCharms. Buddyzbuddy 6 hrs ago #20

Sending you positive vibes. greatauntoftriplets 6 hrs ago #21

I'm with whoever said stage left 6 hrs ago #22

I wish I had the cure for you blue-wave 6 hrs ago #23

I have AMD, the wet form in my left eye for which I receive injections Joinfortmill 6 hrs ago #24

Your friends here care about you, amigo JoseBalow 6 hrs ago #25

Oh my goodness! I certainly hope everything is figured out and worked out. LoisB 6 hrs ago #27

We hear you markie 6 hrs ago #28

Uhm, kozar 6 hrs ago #29

Uhm, who said I was confused? LuckyCharms 6 hrs ago #30

Ok you're freaking out, kozar 5 hrs ago #34

Ok kozar... LuckyCharms 5 hrs ago #35

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Bye now. LuckyCharms 5 hrs ago #38

fuck you troll Kali 4 hrs ago #53

!!! LuckyCharms 3 hrs ago #57

Sorry about all the anxiety. Figarosmom 6 hrs ago #31

I don't blame you for freaking out or venting Niagara 6 hrs ago #32

One eye blind myself Bmoboy 6 hrs ago #33

I wish you the best. LuckyCharms 53 min ago #83

That's a huge load of stress. So much Ilsa 5 hrs ago #36

Several of those things are related to diabetes. Ms. Toad 5 hrs ago #39

My best a1C recently has been 6.8... LuckyCharms 5 hrs ago #42

It's not clear to me whether the impact of tight control on vision is because of the insulin - Ms. Toad 2 hrs ago #68

You always post great helpful advice. Thanks so much. LuckyCharms 2 hrs ago #69

All the best to you Lucky and just one thing mountain grammy 5 hrs ago #40

Oh she knows about it, mountain grammy... LuckyCharms 5 hrs ago #41

Good.. So glad to see this. mountain grammy 4 hrs ago #44

I can relate LC. Having issues as well and my eye doc retiring. Cataracts maybe.Blurry. Evolve Dammit 4 hrs ago #43

Wishing you all the best richdj25 4 hrs ago #46

I know where you live and perhaps specialists are somewhat limited. Katinfl 4 hrs ago #47

That might be the next step... LuckyCharms 4 hrs ago #49

sorry you are suffering Kali 4 hrs ago #54

Thanks so much, Kali. LuckyCharms 3 hrs ago #55

diabetes is sure a suspect in degenerative eye things. rampartd 3 hrs ago #56

LuckyCharms, I'm so sorry. I can't imagine. You are in my thoughts, and I'm glad Scrivener7 3 hrs ago #58

I'm so sorry you're going through this, Lucky. Diamond_Dog 3 hrs ago #59

Your typing is really good for someone with bad floaters! True Dough 3 hrs ago #60

asd jb kkarfty!!!!!111!!! LuckyCharms 3 hrs ago #61

Hold on! True Dough 3 hrs ago #62

!!! Kali 3 hrs ago #63

loma... LuckyCharms 3 hrs ago #64

I'm so sorry, LC. Sending hugs and healing vibes. My sister's dealing with multiple eye problems, too, highplainsdem 3 hrs ago #65

Thanks so much highplainsdem... LuckyCharms 3 hrs ago #67

Hugs and good strong wishes some_of_us_are_sane 1 hr ago #78

I hope the current doctors or maybe a new one, can sort things out for you. I understand the anxiety appalachiablue 1 hr ago #80

Good vibes, good wishes, and big hugs to you, Lucky Bayard 1 hr ago #81

LuckyCharms have some healing vibes...... pdxflyboy 55 min ago #82

Oh hugs, Lucky WhiteTara 19 min ago #84

I hope you find a specialist who will take his time and figure out if a transplant would help. 58Sunliner 18 min ago #85