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Social Vision Vision patient – Lorena

Lorena has been with Social Vision before. Last year, we helped her in her fight to restore her vision. Unfortunately, diabetes has made that journey much more difficult, as it continues to affect both her health and her eyesight.

Recently, Lorena was suffering from severe shoulder pain, so we took her to see our Medical Director, Dr. Ivangustavo Vallejo Morales.

Before giving her a cortisone injection, Dr. Ivan wisely ordered a blood glucose test. Cortisone can be dangerous for diabetic patients if their blood sugar is too high, and in some cases, it can lead to serious complications.

Her glucose levels were too high for the cortisone shot, so instead, he treated her with anti-inflammatory injections and pain medication to help manage her discomfort. He also diagnosed her with diabetic neuropathy, another painful complication caused by diabetes.

This is another reminder of how important careful, personalized medical care can be—especially for patients living with chronic illnesses like diabetes.

We are hopeful that with proper medication and better blood sugar control, Lorena’s pain will improve and her health will stabilize.

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