background retinopathy

[barakiah]

I have been told I have background retinopathy can anyone tell me if theres has disappeared or reversed it

 

[JohnEGreen]

I'm afraid I can't tell you that. I have had it on my last two tests, but I can say that so far it has got no worse. Others here I believe have had a different experience and have had it disappear after a period of good BG control.

 

[Mr_Pot]

Background on my first test, kept HbA1c below 40 on moderate low carb no medication, normal a year later

 

[Jaylee]

Hi,

Agreeing with @JohnEGreen .
Good BS managment is certainly a factor in halting or even turning background retinopathy around.

 

[Dark Horse]

Keeping blood pressure down is also important:- http://www.diabeticretinopathy.org.uk/prevention/Diabetes and Blood Pressure.htm