Bill_de Loc: US

Would it be easier to take your glasses off, even if you had to get a replacement lens for the viewfinder?

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moyafoto

Do not trust an Optometrist, go to a good Eye Dr. I can relate to most of these
Entries having type II diabetis, but diet and exercise help. No potatoes, rice, pasta or bread, or minimal, just once in a wlile, and nô desserts either.

ecblackiii Loc: Maryland

Since you have Diabetes, you need to be seeing an Optomologist -- not an Optometrist! The Optometrist merely prescribes eyeglasses/contact lenses. The Optomologist specializes in detecting and treating diseases of the eye (and can also prescribe eyeglasses/contact lens as well). You need to have an annual Optomologist appointment to determine if the diabetes is affecting the health of your eyes, including checking for signs of impending retina detachment.

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

Stop worrying about it. Life goes on. I have had it for about 15 years. I try to take care of myself but live my life as a normal person. I take my pills and enjoy every day. I retired at 72 and have been shooting HDR (Hand held) and am still going strong at 85. Last week two of us were shooting Amish harvesting in the fields using two lenses one a 300mm and the other 600mm in HDR without a tripod If my eyes go now I will have had a good life till then.
I hear people complain about having Diabetes so you got it. And we have to live with it and not adbousee it with sugar. PS I'm 6' and about 180lbs never over 195 lbs. It happens

bkyser Loc: Fly over country in Indiana

I tried, but blind as a bat without my glasses, so I was constantly sliding them up on my head, and lowering them. Not good with shooting a wedding to be fussing around with my glasses.

I could do it with portrait work, but then I would probably forget to reset my diopter in the eyepiece, and have to fuss around with resetting that at the wedding. It really isn't as bad as it sounds. The viewfinder is not tack sharp, but I can see enough to compose, then I use the focus indicator.

Remember, in film days with the split prism, at least my viewfinder was a little soft, except in the split screen. It's not that different now. Instead of using the split screen, I use the little green dot and arrows.

jmvaugh Loc: Albuquerque

Hi Gregger - it's the Type I for 52 years again. The diabetic hoggers here have given you pretty good advice. You should also check out another forum called Tudiabetes.org for diabetics and family members of diabetics. Lots of questions answered and plenty of folks that just get the struggle.

An Endocrinologist or a Doctor of Internal Medicine has studied all the treatment options for diabetes and could get you on the path of feeling better and seeing steadier glucose readings.
Feeling sweaty and weak at 130 (false hypoglycemia) happens because your body is used to sitting at higher blood sugar like 180 or 200 and when you drop to 130 at night it feels too low. If your blood sugar sits between 70 - 80 most of the time you will feel terrible when it hits 150.

An A1C of 7.2 isn't bad at all but in recent years the recommended numbers have dropped. A1C is an average but it doesn't show the individual highs and lows throughout the day so you can spend hours being high then sometime being low and your A1C looks OK.

Maybe an endo can recommend one of several newer medications in pill or injection form that can even out your bgs during the day or night other than insulin. There's been a lot of advances in recent years because diabetes is a very common disease. Once you're off the blood sugar roller coaster you will feel SO MUCH better and 130 won't make you feel hypoglycemic.

Best of luck!

Mary White Loc: Port St Lucie, Florida

I have Type 2 diabetes and see an Opthamalogist (medical doctor and surgeon) who treats eye diseases. I go yearly for a diabetic eye exam. Mine found evidence there was a tiny bleed in an eye with previous laser surgery. He actually took a picture of it. The opthamalogist visits are covered by my medical insurance since I have the diabetes diagnosis.

Mary White Loc: Port St Lucie, Florida

I agree with ecblackiii 100% - anyone with diabetes, even Type 2, should see a medical specialist (Opthamalogist) at least yearly.

revhen Loc: By the beautiful Hudson

Ain't it so much fun getting old? (83 here)

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

Could your vision be out of the range of the diopter adjustment(s) available on your camera. I'm not diabetic but am obese and have controlled (with medication) high blood pressure and other heart problems. You and your doctor(s) should get your blood sugar down one way or another. With a degree in biology I can say yes, both Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate, and Blood Sugar / Insulin levels can affect your vision and other neurological and mental / cognitive functions.

Yes, I've notice my vision and in particular my ability or accuracy with using a camera varies at times. I've never checked my BP when doing photography but that very much could be a factor. In fact just a few days ago I went outside early in the day to photograph a Cactus flower. I found I could not do it. I could not seem to find a sharp focus with a manual lens and I was so unsteady I could not hold the camera steady. I was so uncomfortable that I quickly gave up and figured it will have flowers again later. Perhaps it was too soon after eating and my blood sugar may have been low. Also I had not yet taken my morning heart / bp medications. Also I'm near sighted. I need my glasses for TV matching and driving, but I can read books and magazines fine with out them. The camera is a bit more complex optically, the in eye piece view finder data are one thing but the subject is at a distance and so I have the diopter setting to compensate. Unfortunately on my older film cameras I always must wear glasses to focus and compose.

Marionsho Loc: Kansas

Should I do this with my glasses on, or off?
Thanks,
Marion

billgdyoung Loc: Big Bear City, CA

The diopter on the viewfinder doesn't change the focus in the captured image... to prove this, mis-adjust the diopter to one extreme and take a picture... you'll see that the captured image is in focus (all other things being equal). Use the viewfinder to frame the subject, select a focus point/area, and check the exposure settings etc., but don't rely on the viewfinder to judge if the camera is focused.

paulrph1 Loc: Washington, Utah

I too have diabetes but mine is type II which is closely related to weight issues. Yes I am overweight but in my earlier years was skinny but as one become older... I have noticed that when I eat a real heavy meal with much pasta or the likes that my visions seems to be more blurry. When my blood sugar is lower it seems to clear up. The reasons the Doctors do not want you to gain weight is because as you put on weight you will experience insulin resistance. Insulin is extremely expensive, way over priced but they have you by the ..... Between medicare and I, one year my insulin bills were around $30,000. And that is just one drug. It seems that most of my SS check goes to pay for medications. And I even tried their assists programs which I made to much money but those programs are skewed wrong in my opinion. One would think that they would have a limit on how much a person spends a year on insulin. Say like $10,000 and that would still be extremely high. I also have cataract to boot but enough of my health issues. I am just thankful for autofocus.

Jcmarino

Try using the instruments on the camera for focusing more than your eyesight. It will take a little getting used to but can be done. My vision is never in focus which is a real issue for photography so I have to rely on my camera. I agree with the ophthalmologist is the only way to go here. He/she may be able to help get you back in focus.

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

Respecting the diabetes. Are you Type 1 or Type 2? If 2, how long ago diagnosed and have you taken any diabetes education courses (usually just a few hours)? Was that 183 fasting or 2 hours post a meal? When I was diagnosed Type 2 18 years ago I was instructed that I was in total control of my future by controlling what went into my mouth. Concerning that 183, what has been your HgA1c value pattern been? Good luck.