retinothopy

Hi. Bit of a long post. I’m new to the group and would just like to share some information that may help. I’ve been diabetic for 36 years. Have background retinopathy and just had my annual eye screening and been told I have signs of Diabetic Maculopathy in my right eye. I had previously...

Hi all, Bit of a bad spell with my eyes over the last 12 months. 30+ years diabetic catching up with me (control has been great for a long time, sometimes your just unlucky!) My question is am due to go to Disney land this year and don't know if I can ride the rollercoasters with my family...

My control is the best it's ever been. My HbA1c is around 49/50 and has been for about the last six months. However, in the 19.5 years before that, my HbA1c was 53-57. I used to think it was impossible to do a better job than I was and I now know that was wrong. But I can't undo my substandard...

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 16 years ago, and with diabetic retinopathy about 3 years ago (which is getting worse, although no treatment is required yet). My last HBA1C was 7.2 I have been trying the 5:2 diet which has been having a significant beneficial effect on my blood glucose...

Evening all! Recently I've been evaluating my Type 1 diabetes life. I've had it for over 15 years now and still struggle to really get good control. Further to that, I enjoy a drink and have a sweet tooth. I do test my blood as often as I can and bolus for meals so I'm not terrible, it's just...