Hi there!
I am 30 years of age and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 27.5 years ago. For years I have attended regular appointments for retinopathy screening, however I have received a letter this weekend saying that there have been diabetic changes to my eye(s). I am being referred to a specialist eye doctor who will examine my eyes and assess whether any treatment is needed. I am sick with worry! I have phoned my GP daily since Monday but they are still waiting on receiving the results. I phoned the retinopathy department at my hospital and they informed me that an appointment had been made for me to attend an eye specialist on Monday. Should I be concerned I am being seen so quickly?!
I am reading some terrible things online. Also I would really love to have children but am currently single and am concerned about whether or not this will be possible in the next few years due to the risks involved with pregnancy and retinopathy.
I have never let diabetes stand in my way but I am very upset at the moment.
Please leave some feedback if you can.
Thank you! xxx
I am 30 years of age and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 27.5 years ago. For years I have attended regular appointments for retinopathy screening, however I have received a letter this weekend saying that there have been diabetic changes to my eye(s). I am being referred to a specialist eye doctor who will examine my eyes and assess whether any treatment is needed. I am sick with worry! I have phoned my GP daily since Monday but they are still waiting on receiving the results. I phoned the retinopathy department at my hospital and they informed me that an appointment had been made for me to attend an eye specialist on Monday. Should I be concerned I am being seen so quickly?!
I am reading some terrible things online. Also I would really love to have children but am currently single and am concerned about whether or not this will be possible in the next few years due to the risks involved with pregnancy and retinopathy.
I have never let diabetes stand in my way but I am very upset at the moment.
Please leave some feedback if you can.
Thank you! xxx