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Not diabetic myself but trying to support mother-in-law who's been type 1 for 55 years.

On top of everything else she is dealing with, fear and panic must be so overwhelming - my heart goes out to you both. From my own experience of dealing with health issues, I know that the people best placed to offer support are those who are in the same boat as you and your daughter. This forum...

sw11 bloke: Could I ask you a few questions? I have been a T1 for 12 years now and have background retinopathy in both eyes and then recently was diagnosed with M1 maculopathy in my right eye. Does the maculapathy deteriorate your eye sight very quick? Do you have any advice for me? I am...

Spaceman - please ask your eye screener to show you some photos of problem eyes ... it can be a wake up call. In my experience people can develop significant retinal disease and retain good vision up until they almost reach a point of no return. Early intervention is key to not losing vision...