Surreal

[eurydicebound]

Okay, so good news/bad news.

Good news: Went to the eye doctor today along with the kids. Both boys are slightly farsighted, but not so much so that the doctor feels glasses are needed. It's suspected this will change as they get older (as Alisdair's needed correction is less than Will's). I myself picked out a really fun new pair of frames that I'm looking forward to.

That's not the surreal part.

The surreal part is that my eyes have evidently improved so greatly in the 3+ years since my last exam that I no longer need glasses all the time. One eye has only a .25 correction (negligible, to say the least), and the other is roughly 1/5th of what it was -- something like a .75, maybe.

Bad news: the only time the optometrist has seen such astounding changes in vision is when the person is either diabetic or close to becoming so.

Let me say that again: Diabetic or close to becoming so.

I have an appointment scheduled in the morning to meet my doctor and get a referral for chiropractic care. I'm now going to be asking for a blood test as well, and will likely have to reschedule that. If I'm very lucky, I'll be able to get this done in the next week or so. Otherwise, it could be a month of not knowing one way or the other. Ugh.

As to the condition itself, I'm fully confident of my ability to make necessary changes to diet and such to get things under control -- heck, I've already started down that path with the trainer and general diet changes. It scares me a bit, but more in the "sense of your own mortality" way than in blind panic, which is something I can deal with. Not knowing is far more of an issue for me -- hopefully one that can be resolved soon. Ugh.

Comments

[iamnikchick.livejournal.com]

I hope it all goes ok tomorrow and you don't have to wait too long to get your answers.

[bruceb.livejournal.com]

What she said. Even if they decide that you're not at imminent risk, making the changes is likely worth doing. As I understand it, doing it before the last minute helps a lot in delaying onset and tempering it if and when it shows up. It's part of why I'm eating the way I am these days, knowing that I'm at risk for both diabetes and heart disease and trying to give myself some edges.

[eynowd.livejournal.com]

Thirded!

best wishes for that one, hon.

[tfbretz.livejournal.com]

Hugs and best wishes from us.

[anidada.livejournal.com]

Eeeep. *hug* Hang in there. You're obviously getting on top of this, and that's key.

[metallian.livejournal.com]

*Hugs* I hope you get your information soon, and I totally admire your positive, take-charge attitude!

[trollbabe.livejournal.com]

Amen.

And, if I may - this move was so the right thing for you, I think. A few months ago, something like this very well could have put you in a tailspin. But even a few short months (has it even been two whole months yet? I've lost track) has made for a dramatic change for you. And I think that's really really awesome.

Kudos to you, lady.

And I do hope you get some answers soon. But I agree - you'll manage whatever lifestyle changes you need to make just fine.

[anaka.livejournal.com]

It hasn't quite been two months yet, no. More like 1 1/2.

It is sorta cool and scary all at once, really. I mean, this is who I've always been, but it only really surfaces when I'm not snowed under by stress and crap and stress over crap and crap brought on by stress... you get the idea.

Oh, and just let me say how really damn glad I am not to be freelancing for a living any more. I wasn't ready to leavev it behind, but had this happened and I had no insurance... well, honestly, I still wouldn't know because I couldn't afford to get glasses. And if I do lean toward diabetes, and this sat for another 2, 3, 6 years... well, it's just not a happy picture. Plus, I'm generally happier about the sheer amount of healthcare available up here.

So... yeah. And yes, you may say. :)

[b3zsgirl.livejournal.com]

My mom was told she was near diabeties and cut the sugar out of her diet. In fact it was where she was checking bread and pasta and other things you wouldnt think about for processed sugar. The problem went away, and she can have some of that stuff again. It may be worth looking into even if you are not sure. I also have a friend who has it and is dealing quite well, if you want to talk to them. Another gamer too :-)