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Retinopathy reversal

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JTL

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Last years annual eye check was positive for retinopathy in my left eye.
This years results came in the post today and I no longer have any!
For the first time in about five years I can move my toes ... wiggle them about pick up a pencil.
My annual diabetes blood tests a few weeks ago showed I'm as good as none diabetic.
I take no medication now and haven't for months.
Not often I get good news about my health but it looks like I'm winning .... I'm beating this thing!
I attacked this disease with low carb high fat full on for about six months then slowly introduced carbs back into my diet but kept the full fat thing going.
I have porridge every morning no matter what the weather and put a heaped teaspoon full of coconut oil in .... never miss it.
I have fish oil everyday and I have one alo vera gel tablet everyday and I'm winning.
I'm now and have been for quite some time eating what everyone else in my life eats.
I seem to have repaired my system.
 
Fantastic news,and very inspiring.So good to hear your retinopathy has improved.If I am honest that is my biggest fear in terms of complications down the line.
 

@JTL Really good to read. Stick it to it and keep on.
 
Brilliant results @JTL, it must be such a liberating feeling to know that you've cracked it, after all the hard work. Enjoy your success, and many more to come.
 
@JLT That's the best news. Standing up, clapping, happy for you!

I see you joined the forum in 2012. If you're up to it, I'd love to learn the details of what you've done since your diagnosis. What you think worked, what didn't. I understand that what takes decades to create may take years to reverse...and I'm okay with it.
 
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@JTL
Congratulations and Thanks. What a great way to start the day reading your post. It has put a smile on my face.
Cheers
 
Congratulations JTL

I have my first ever eye check on Monday morning and I've been really worrying about it, so it's great to hear that even if it's bad news it can be reversed.

Yvonne xx
 

What an absolutely inspiring story Wonderful!!


Diagnosed 13/4/16: T2, no meds, HbA1c 53, FBG 12.6, Trigs 3.6, HDL .75, LDL 4.0, BP 169/95, BPM 85, 13st 8lbs, waist 34" (2012 - 17st 7lbs, w 42").

16/6/16: FBG AV 4.6, Trigs 1.5, HDL 2.0, LDL 3.0, BP 112/68, BPM 6O, 11st 5lbs, waist 30", PWV 7.0. Lifelong migraines and hay fever gone.

Regime: 25g LCHF, run 1 mile daily, weekly fasting, occasionally longer fasts.
 
After 7 years of diabetes, last year was the first time they found some 'background retinopathy'. I'm due for my next annual appointment in July. I too am hoping I can reverse this. This week I am going to start the 5:2 diet recommended by Dr Michael Moseley from his book The 8 week blood sugar diet. I want to reverse my diabetes before it gets worse.
 
Sugar has almost gone from my diet but not completely.
I also have and have through all of this had small amounts of honey which spike me a little but only for a very short time which is okay and normal and the way it should be.
 
Wow .... wonderful news, so enjoy reading success stories as it gives us all a bit of hope x
 

Can I ask, has the turn around in your retinopathy come about as a result of lifestyle changes alone or were you prescribed treatment of any kind at any stage?


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No medication or treatment. HCLF lots of oils some fats mostly vegetable and dairy.
I take no cholesterol medication no diabetes medication either now.
I still take high blood pressure medication but am down to the lowest dose.
 
JTL said:
No medication or treatment. HCLF lots of oils some fats mostly vegetable and dairy.
I take no cholesterol medication no diabetes medication either now.
I still take high blood pressure medication but am down to the lowest dose.
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Outstanding


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I still haven't been called for my retinal screening or foot screening, nearly 3 months post diagnosis.

Is this unusual?


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KevinPotts said:
I still haven't been called for my retinal screening or foot screening, nearly 3 months post diagnosis.

Is this unusual?


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You should be offered an appointment for diabetic eye screening within 3 months of diagnosis. This is particularly important for Type 2s as they may have had diabetes for some years before diagnosis. You need to chase this up with your GP as soon as possible.
 

Thanks, I'll do just that immediately!


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KevinPotts said:
I still haven't been called for my retinal screening or foot screening, nearly 3 months post diagnosis.

Is this unusual?
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I had to wait nearly 3 months for my first eye screening, which is done annually by a mobile unit at our surgery in January or February, but I was getting 6 monthly eye check at the hospital anyway for other issues, so I wasn't too bothered! First foot check appointment took a bit longer to be arranged and is done by our practice diabetes nurse. I think it's sometimes a matter of juggling times to fit new patients in...

Robbity
 
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