Low Carb impact on sight

[Graham1960]

For the past couple of years I've had to have 3 monthly eye checks and at the last appointment the Doctor talked about it may be necessary to start injecting directly into my eyes. This certainly motivated me to look for an alternative option, luckily I've found it here. Three months of low carb living and at today's eye check up there was no talk of injections, in fact the Doctor was so impressed in the improvement next appointment increased to 6 months. My eyes aren't totally cured but heading in the right direction.
Thank you Diabetes.co.uk for the advice on low carb living.

 

[Mal37]

For the past couple of years I've had to have 3 monthly eye checks and at the last appointment the Doctor talked about it may be necessary to start injecting directly into my eyes. This certainly motivated me to look for an alternative option, luckily I've found it here. Three months of low carb living and at today's eye check up there was no talk of injections, in fact the Doctor was so impressed in the improvement next appointment increased to 6 months. My eyes aren't totally cured but heading in the right direction.
Thank you Diabetes.co.uk for the advice on low carb living.

Wow! You must be thrilled? This is the sort of 'scare'
that I need because my eyes are suffering too, but I am feeling lost after a year of bad things happening in my life. Please give me some tips if you can?

 

[eggs11]

That's wonderful news.

 

[Energize]

Well done, @Graham1960
I agree that low carb is the way to go. However, I find it's hard to stick to if I have a few stressful days. I've recently learned I now have 'background retinopathy' (annual Diabetic Eye Screening) which is giving me that little bit more motivation to stick to low carbs. After reading your post, I'm more motivated to stick with the diet in the hope the background retinopathy will improve and not become an issue - thank you

@Mal37
It's definitely worth taking every effort to get/keep your blood glucose levels within 'normal' levels as much as possible. It's so easy to 'fall off' and then very hard to get back on track. I do sympathise as I really struggle too.

 

[Mal37]

Well done, @Graham1960
I agree that low carb is the way to go. However, I find it's hard to stick to if I have a few stressful days. I've recently learned I now have 'background retinopathy' (annual Diabetic Eye Screening) which is giving me that little bit more motivation to stick to low carbs. After reading your post, I'm more motivated to stick with the diet in the hope the background retinopathy will improve and not become an issue - thank you

@Mal37
It's definitely worth taking every effort to get/keep your blood glucose levels within 'normal' levels as much as possible. It's so easy to 'fall off' and then very hard to get back on track. I do sympathise as I really struggle too.

Yes I have background retinopathy too, but also have glaucoma which has resulted in first sign damage to the optic nerve in one eye so I do know I need to become strong again ... if only it were easy

 

[shelley262]

Well done @Graham1960 its great to see results from taking charge of the way you’re eating - it’s a very powerful tool. I’ve been eating low carb for nearly 9 months now and not only enjoy eating this way now and wouldn’t change it but also value my improved health which has been the result of sticking with it. Congratulations and keep going.

 

[sally and james]

A strict low carb diet (20 to 30g per day) over the last 5 years has allowed my husband's proliferative retinopathy to regress to just a hint of "background". The opthalmology consultant used the word "amazing", and, yes, that is what it is and all it really takes is cutting out the carbs.
sally

 

[ickihun]

For the past couple of years I've had to have 3 monthly eye checks and at the last appointment the Doctor talked about it may be necessary to start injecting directly into my eyes. This certainly motivated me to look for an alternative option, luckily I've found it here. Three months of low carb living and at today's eye check up there was no talk of injections, in fact the Doctor was so impressed in the improvement next appointment increased to 6 months. My eyes aren't totally cured but heading in the right direction.
Thank you Diabetes.co.uk for the advice on low carb living.

If there ever was a no.1 success story for low carbing. It would be yours.
Love it. Well done.
Happy low carbing.

 

[ickihun]

A strict low carb diet (20 to 30g per day) over the last 5 years has allowed my husband's proliferative retinopathy to regress to just a hint of "background". The opthalmology consultant used the word "amazing", and, yes, that is what it is and all it really takes is cutting out the carbs.
sally

Does your husband cut out the carbs or are you doing it for him?
Either way. Great result.!

 

[Mal37]

A strict low carb diet (20 to 30g per day) over the last 5 years has allowed my husband's proliferative retinopathy to regress to just a hint of "background". The opthalmology consultant used the word "amazing", and, yes, that is what it is and all it really takes is cutting out the carbs.
sally

WOW! That is so inspiring! Well done to your husband. Can you give an example of what he will have in a day? I try to go low carb, but struggle. Thank you in anticipation

 

[DCUKMod]

@Graham1960 - That really is fantastic news.

Sounds like Hippoctrites knewa thing or two when he (allegedly said, "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food".

 

[Freema]

Wow what great news of you eyes ️️