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Diabetic retinopathy

Ellenw

Ellenw

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Hi forum.. I was diagnosed type 2 several years ago alongside a fatty liver. I made lifestyle changes, went low (ish) carb, lost almost 3 stone and reversed it with no evidence of a fatty liver.

I have my annual eye check to be told that there have now been some changes which may indicate my eyes are becoming affected. Its early days and there is no risk as yet to my vision.

As you can imagine I am devastated - after all the hard work and determination to get on top of things.

Has anyone a similar experience they'd care to share ?

Ellen
 
Hi @Ellenw Did they say that treatment for diabetic retinopathy was needed, or just that there were some signs of retinopathy and that they would continue monitoring next year?
Many/most get an occasional sign of retinopathy which often disappears by the next yearly check. I've had that myself.
 
ianf0ster said:
Hi @Ellenw Did they say that treatment for diabetic retinopathy was needed, or just that there were some signs of retinopathy and that they would continue monitoring next year?
Many/most get an occasional sign of retinopathy which often disappears by the next yearly check. I've had that myself.
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Thank you so much for your reassuring reply. The letter said 'screen now shows some changes but not to worry and will be screened again next year' .. So here's hoping ..

Did you do anything to ensure it was normal again next year? I have allowed myself the odd treat at weekends and glass of wine so wondered if I'd caused the change ..
 
I had background retinopathy for about four years and last year the result came back all clear. I didn’t do anything different. Just kept up the low carb diet and exercise.
 
In my case my eyes were OK when I was tested and still in the Diabetic range for HbA1C, still clear 1 yr later when now in the pre-diabetic HBA1C range, then they said signs of retinopathy at the next yearly check (by which time my HbA1C was down below 40 i.e. in the non-diabetic or normal range.
Throughout all of that time (since T2D diagnosis) I have been eating Low carb along with some fasting skipping breakfast ( also lunch if not hungry) - no diabetic medications.
 
I had BR picked up in first scan post diagnosis.
Going on symptoms I'd probably been T2 for about 18 months pre-diagnosis.
The following 2 scans came back all clear & I've been moved to the every 2 years now.

I have read of a lag between BG & retinopathy, rapid decreases have also been known to kick it off.
Keep your BGs in check & everything should be fine.
 
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