Blurred vision that comes and goes?
Oct 09, 2009 | Diabetes Blurred Vision
I’m 17. Sometimes, I’ll get an onset of blurry vision for about 5 seconds, and then it goes. It typically happens when I’m standing up, and when it happens, I can’t focus my eyes on any object, but I can keep walking as normal. Is this the type of blurred vision diabetics get? I have not been diagnosed as diabetic, but I’m worried I might have diabetes type 2.
Normal BMI, female.
If this is occurring when you stand up, your blood pressure is either dropping too quickly or rising too much when you stand up.
If it occurs while you are walking around, not just when you stand up, then it could be something else.
Problems with blurred vision are definitely a symptom of diabetes, but they are also a symptom of blood pressure issues and needing glasses or a new prescription.
If I were you I’d see my regular doctor first, get your blood pressure and blood sugar tested.
Ask for the HbA1c test. It doesn’t require fasting and it reflects your average blood sugar for the past 3 months. A normal healthy person’s HbA1c will be between 3.5 and 5.5%. It also can detect diabetes that a random or fasting glucose test may miss. (I know this from personal experience).
If yours is over 5.5% you are either pre-diabetic or diabetic, depending on how much over it is.
If your HbA1c and blood pressure are normal, then you may need to get your eyes checked.
Good luck!
October 9th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
headrush!!! its normal…
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October 9th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Go directly to the hospital/doctor.
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October 9th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
I think this is a question your doctor should answer. Don’t let anyone on Y!A diagnose you!
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October 9th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
what you describe is more likely due to dehydration and low blood pressure. if your bmi is normal, at your age, it is highly unlikely that you would have type 2. try drinking two liters of water a day and see if the problem doesn’t resolve.
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October 9th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
It doesn’t matter if you have a normal BMI, you can still be diabetic. You need to get to a doctor ASAP. Never a good idea to ask for health advice on the internet, a doctor is your best source. Best to you, I hope it’s nothing serious.
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October 10th, 2009 at 12:03 am
this is not a typical symptom of diabetes – see an eye doctor about this. for peace of mind you can ask your doctor for an HbA1c test, but I doubt it’s really necessary.
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October 10th, 2009 at 12:40 am
i think you just described a head rush… A head rush happens when you stand up to quick and your vision gets dark except what you are directly looking at.
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October 10th, 2009 at 1:30 am
Sounds like you need an eye exam. Sometimes that happens when your eyes are just adjusting and maybe having a hard time changing focus from close to far, or vice versa. Not a big deal, but you might need glasses. Doesn’t sound anything like diabetes.
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October 10th, 2009 at 1:51 am
If this is occurring when you stand up, your blood pressure is either dropping too quickly or rising too much when you stand up.
If it occurs while you are walking around, not just when you stand up, then it could be something else.
Problems with blurred vision are definitely a symptom of diabetes, but they are also a symptom of blood pressure issues and needing glasses or a new prescription.
If I were you I’d see my regular doctor first, get your blood pressure and blood sugar tested.
Ask for the HbA1c test. It doesn’t require fasting and it reflects your average blood sugar for the past 3 months. A normal healthy person’s HbA1c will be between 3.5 and 5.5%. It also can detect diabetes that a random or fasting glucose test may miss. (I know this from personal experience).
If yours is over 5.5% you are either pre-diabetic or diabetic, depending on how much over it is.
If your HbA1c and blood pressure are normal, then you may need to get your eyes checked.
Good luck!
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October 10th, 2009 at 2:20 am
According to me, it is general weakness of the physical body. More than that (i.e.physical weakness), if our mind is not peaceful and is always getting worried, it happens. Anyway, it is better to have your eyes tested.
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October 10th, 2009 at 2:51 am
Have you had an eye test lately? That might be a good idea.
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October 10th, 2009 at 3:17 am
No, it’s not anything like the type of blurriness that I’ve experienced.
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October 10th, 2009 at 3:52 am
Hi.
Re Blurred vision.
Get your eyes checked out it may be nothing to do with diabetes.
If you should prove to be diabetic take a look ata website I came across that helped me.
http://www.movingonwithdiabetes.com
There a lot of good infomation in it.
Regards.
Rich
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October 10th, 2009 at 4:02 am
probably u are having postual symptoms due to drop in blood pressure followed by compensatory response. as long as u donot faint it is normal. remember any one can have it especailly suddenly getting up from siting or lying position.
however if u do regular jogging the incidence will decrease
r u wt consciou as it is aggravated in salt and dehydration states
try squeezind the muscles in your calf it will relief y
good luck
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