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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BibaBee" data-source="post: 1914220" data-attributes="member: 479239"><p>[USER=493839]@Natalie09[/USER] I'm sending massive hugs your way. It's completely understandable that you are terrified right now, but please try not to worry too much.  There are lots of success stories on here and although you might not be able to drive for a while, it won't necessarily be forever.  The good news is that this has been picked up and you will get treatment.  They will do everything they can to preserve your eyesight.  We've been through this with my husband very recently and come out the other end.   We had some very dark days, particularly when he feared his eyesight would not return, but five months on and he is almost back to normal.  The anti-Vegf injections can honestly be a game changer - I've heard several doctors and nurses at our eye hospital call them a miracle.  Bringing your HBA1C down rapidly may have led to an escalation of the retinopathy and oedema.  This was the certainly case with my husband, as initially he was put on insulin initially and his BG dropped rapidly.   High blood pressure also had a role to play, so it's worth keeping a check on this and speaking with your GP if it's an issue for you.   You'll get lots of support on here, so please do stick around.   If you have any questions, just give me a shout or send me a private message.  Take care of yourself.  You will get through this. x</p></blockquote><p></p>

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