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HbA1c Threshold: Why Eye Injections Were Postponed at 9% and What We Had to Do Next

📌 This post is a continuation of our story. Read the previous part here: Financial Shock: The True Cost of Treatment in Kyiv . 🗓️ The ophthalmologist's words kept echoing in my head: starting eye injections without proper blood sugar control was not only pointless, but dangerous. I needed to clearly understand the target numbers we had to reach and evaluate where we stood right now. I immediately started researching clinical standards and consulting medical guidelines to establish precise benchmarks for our upcoming daily routine and nutrition plan.

Unexpected Diagnosis During a Routine Check-Up: Diabetic Macular Edema and Treatment Reality

🗓️ Today was a deeply emotional and anxious day for our family. We accompanied my mother for a routine eye examination, roughly a year after her previous check-up. Prior to this, she had successfully undergone two cataract surgeries, and everything seemed to be progressing smoothly. However, when a local clinic offered a comprehensive senior eye screening, we decided it was a good opportunity to ensure everything remained stable.