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What Causes Blurred Vision While On Humulin?

I was put on humulin about 6 weeks ago I have been having blurred vision and double vision this started about 4 weeks ago and does not seem to get any better. I am taking 26 units in the morning and 14 before supper, I was taking tresciba before with no problems should I stay on the humulin at go back to the treciba? My doctor wants me to stay on the humulin
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your symptoms seem to be related a side effect of Humulin. The most common side effect of Humulin is low blood sugar which can cause blurred vision.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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What Causes Blurred Vision While On Humulin?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms seem to be related a side effect of Humulin. The most common side effect of Humulin is low blood sugar which can cause blurred vision. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi