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Diabetic Retinopathy and Maculopathy

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Rosie9876

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
I have had Type 2 diabetes for about 15 years. To start with, I took pills and generally followed the standard dietary advice. It got progressively worse, which I assumed inevitable. But since October 2024, I've been on a low carb regime to get it under control. My last A1c was 49 mmol/mol (6.6%) in July, so that's been going quite well. But recently I've developed worrying diabetes-related complications. One of the most upsetting is rapidly deteriorating retinopathy and maculopathy. Why, when my BG is at last gradually under control? I'm being referred to hospital and would appreciate to hear from anyone with this experience, and especially of London hospitals - Moorfields or Chelsea and Westminster Eye Clinic. In theory, I have a choice. Thanks.
 
Unfortunately the body doesn't like big changes, in BG or in weight for example. This is why desirable changes are hard to achieve. It also means that although the vast majority of diabetic complications happen when BG rises quickly and are often reversed when ot goes back down, in rare circumstances s fast drop in BG can cause those effects, both neuropathy and eye problems.
I've heard varying reports on whether they go away again after a period of BG stabilisation.
Wishing you good luck.
 
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