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Background retinopathy

dabbit

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Suffolk
Type of diabetes
Type 2
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Insulin
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I've just received a letter telling me that I have 'background retinopathy'. I must say it has left me in shock, even though the letter says there shouldn't be any change to my sight.
 
Hi @dabbit. Many of us do. It's one of the consequences of T1D that is very hard to avoid. I've had background retinopathy on and off for about 10 years and it hasn't progressed, so it is something that is perfectly normal to live with.
 
dabbit said:
I've just received a letter telling me that I have 'background retinopathy'. I must say it has left me in shock, even though the letter says there shouldn't be any change to my sight.
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No there won't be any change in your vision unless the retinopathy progresses.

Have a look at the following, it has some great information and advice on diabetic retinopathy:

http://www.diabeticretinopathy.org.uk/Information_for_patients.html

@dabbit, take note of what the website says about keeping bg, bp and cholesterol under control. Best wishes and good luck.
 
tim2000s said:
Hi @dabbit. Many of us do. It's one of the consequences of T1D that is very hard to avoid. I've had background retinopathy on and off for about 10 years and it hasn't progressed, so it is something that is perfectly normal to live with.
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Thank you that's made me feel better
 
No problem Rabbit..............................oops
 
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