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Does Diabetes Lead To Development Of Diplopia?

My husband recently developed diplopia, which the opthamologist felt may be due to diabetes. (His average blood glucose test result; a1c, was 6.5. MRI showed nothing.) We ve had conflcting opinions as to if it is actually diabetes, and if diabetes is the cause of his diplopia. He got a glucometer yesterday. Last night his blood glucose was 95. Today, about 1 hour after cereal, it was 204. The diplopia is very concernineg, and confusing. What do I need to do next?
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Hi. I understand how you are feeling. His blood glucose levels are fairly ok. Diplopia related to blood glucose is very less likely. The third cranial nerve and fourth cranial nerve are involved in diabetics. These are called cranial mononeuropathies. Please visit an opthalmologist again to rule this out at the earliest. Hope it helps. Take care.
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Does Diabetes Lead To Development Of Diplopia?

Hi. I understand how you are feeling. His blood glucose levels are fairly ok. Diplopia related to blood glucose is very less likely. The third cranial nerve and fourth cranial nerve are involved in diabetics. These are called cranial mononeuropathies. Please visit an opthalmologist again to rule this out at the earliest. Hope it helps. Take care.