retinopathy

Hi Guys, Its my first post on here... I've been type 1 diabetic now for over 26 years. My control hasn't been that great. At the start of this year (2016) my hba1c was 9% and I have managed to get it down to 8.5% (I'm slowly improving). Hoping to reach 8% soon. For me, I have always struggled...

Hi guys, Sorry if this is in the wrong area; but I am looking into booking my first retinopathy screening, I got sent out the letter with all the contact details of clinics that carry this out but have lost it! I've tried looking online but can't quite find places that do this around me. Can...

I've had laser treatment for a couple of years but my retinopathy was getting worse as my bloods were still out of control. So earlier this year I started having Eyelea injections, and have made a good start on control bringing my HbA1c down to 8.5% (yes I know it's still high but it was 13.8%...

Had my first baby in March 3 wks later told I had background Retinopathy I imagine it was brought on by the pregnancy. Started a gym program today which has a good bit of weight lifting thinking it will be great for helping my diabetes but could it actually be harmful to my eyes?

Dear Friends Need your advice. I am type 11, diagnosed last year, had eye screening last July with good result, but a yearly screening this month generated a letter saying " Your results showed signs of diabetic maculopathy that needs to be checked further " and I will be checked again in a...

Hiya, Just wanted to share some great news, which will help others perhaps. I was diagnosed with retinopathy 3 years ago, which then progressed onto maculopathy in March and November last year. I got really paranoid so talked to an external dietician about what I was and wasn't eating and did a...

Hello, I was thinking that a lot of the 'diary' type posts on here where people discuss recent diabetic issues in their lives fall into 2 broad categories; either ‘success posts’ or ‘failure posts’. I hope it's not just me but sometimes when struggling along with diabetes it's the failure...

Diagnosed type 1 almost 3 years ago... Big shock but finally came to terms with it and have worked so hard to have excellent control last hba1c s ranging from 36 to 42. I also recently had my first child and obstetrician congratulated me on how well I did as baby was a normal weight with no...

Hi folks, I saw the opthalmologist yesterday and it seems I have proliferative retinopathy. I had laser treatment on my left eye there and then and was told about scarring on my right, which may cause retinal detachment. I have been warned off my bi-weekly football and light weightlifting...