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Message: <blockquote data-quote="samsgran" data-source="post: 159653" data-attributes="member: 30182">Type 2 just over 12 months now, and recently  had 2nd retinal photograph done and have been told there is some diabetic damage to the eyes.  The optician told me I was on the lowest rung of the ladder, so nothing to worry about until I get half way up the ladder, when I will receive treatment.  Well I am worried.  I think my diabetes is well controlled by slow release Metformin (1 x 1000mg twice a day - the others caused chronic diar(can't spell it).), Sitagliptin once a day, Ezetrol to help keep the cholesterol down (statins caused too many problems in my legs).  My morning bg is between 6.0 and 6.4 (is this OK?).I have been trying to follow the low carb diet as discussed on the forums, but do fall by the wayside with the odd treat.  Basically, what will be the effect if my eyes continue to be damaged?  Is blindness the end result? Can the damage be reversed?Have just read the message from Joely and can sympathise totally with her feelings on this matter.Samsgran</blockquote>

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