That sounds like a terrible experience and I can empathize with what you must be feeling. By way of advice though, all I can say is there are no doctors on the internet and you should talk to your doctor about your concerns. Besides being a doctor, they know you and your case.

Hi also diabetic, had a retinal detachment and several surgeries to clear out hemorrhages My retinal surgeon gave me this advice too, correct my sugars slowly over time and not to crash to quickly as it affects the blood vessels and the fluctuations can make them burst. All the best.

Totally blind and take my own blood and glucose readings. Not to sound gross but you just may have to make or squeeze out more blood.

You may have to fight insurance but I use the prodigy meter. I heard next contour 1 is also great.

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Definitely talk to a doctor instead of listening to random strangers on the internet for medical advice.

Diabetes usually causes damage to the retina over longer periods of time. I personally haven't heard of anyone losing their vision due to big drop over a short period of time, although that could be something I am just unaware of. Have you seen an eye doctor yet? Dark spots can be a symptom of retina detachment.

Is it Jardiance or Ozempic by any chance? I know both of those can cause lower sugar levels, although I was told the chances are rare.