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01/12/09 11:20 AM

"I recently started using Lumigan Eye drops and I cannot get my blood sugar out of the 200's. Is this a side effect?"
Asked By: floppylowe  
Category: Type 2

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09/29/09 08:38 AM

Hello Floppylowe-
Lumigan does not effect your glucose levels. There are some side effects you should be aware of including an interesting effect of darkening you eye lids and increasing the growth of your eye lashes, The iris of your eye can also darken after time.

Of couse, as in all medications, side effects also include possibility if allergy reactions.

Your glucose levels of greater than 200mg/dl are not related to the eye drops. Diabetes does increase the risk of glaucoma, cataracts and retinal damage. Getting your glucose levels in the target range that your doctor and you have determined will decrease the risk or slow the progression of these complications of Diabetes. < The ADA Guidelines recommend a HgA1c level of 7% or less. This is the blood test that is done every 3 -6 months and gives the doctor very valuable information on your level of control. If you do not know what your HgA1c level is, ask your doctor.

Answered By: Rita Juray
Accreditations: RN, MLT-ASCP, CCM, CDE
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