Diabetes guidelines retinopathy
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I have type 2 diabetes and my eye site seems to be getting worse I am becoming very near sited My doctor keeps telling me my eye site will get better but they seem to get worse I am taking my meds but not mesuring my sugar so I don't know what my sugar count is as I type.
my aunt lost her vision because of diabetes. she lives in tunisia, north africa. she wonders if there is any thing that can be done to help her regain her vision.
After 20 years almost all people with type 1 diabetes have some retinopathy. Diabetes effects the very smallest blood vessels in the body (capillaries) and many types of retinopathy are accompanied by larges areas of "capillary wipeout".
Is there a cure for retinopathy? I have type 2 diabetes and was diagnosed with retinopathy with follow up test, the doctor said it was not getting any worst. I watch my diet and excercise. On some test it don,t show up. Does this mean I do not have, and I rid of it.
If you have had diabetes for a long period of time you should get an annual diabetic retina screen to check for retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy has no symptom until damage to the eyes is severe. As diabetes86 stated, call your Optometrist.
Non proliferative diabetic retinopathy takes longer than 10 years to develop. However, many people do not know they have diabetes. Proliferative diabetic retinopathy takes much longer (15 to 20 years). However, other health factor such as hypertension can accelerate the onset of diabetic retinopathy. He is probably doing laser for macular edema if there is no blood vessel growth. Many are now injecting Avastin rather than laser for treatment of macular edema.
also he said yesterday that I had neuropathy in my feet but my circulation was good. advised daily/weekly foot check myself. I also have prolific retinopathy .Is my diabetes getting worse or am I worrying unnecessary.
Diabetes is a disease that each of us must control. The MD cant (as proof I point to retinopathy) ask to go to diabetes self management classes. read up. The MD thinks your BG is fine... HE IS N
OT the one with retinopathy from high BG.
My husband, 38, was diagnosed retinopathy in July 2010. He had never had an issue with his eyes/vision before, but started having "bright lights" in field of vision. He says it is like if you were to look at a bright light and look away, but that light is always there for him. He went to the retinal specialist, they did some study where they started an IV, injected something and took pictures of the back of his eye.
The ocular examination during treatment period were normal except for the retinopathy. Retinopathy occurred in 8 of 22 patients with an overall percentage of 36%. Non-responders (7/8) were at increased risk of developing retinopathy. Non significant difference were present between interferon monotherapy and interferon plus ribavirin, while patients with diabetes and/or hypertension have shown a high frequency of retinopathy.
ago I was diagnosed with Ischmic cardiomyopathy, also have retinopathy, and I know diabetes is a risk factor for heart disease. Why does nobody reconize diabetes as a risk factor, When trying to get comp?
I would have been surprised if it were diabetic retinopathy since I have only been diagnosed with type one diabetes since 2006. It was strange because I was 55. I presented at the hospital with classic signs, no history of diabetes in the family and no problems with weight. The c petide test clinched it. I was told that as long as a followed the three musts, insulin, diet and exercise, I should not have any problems for years as long as I control my sugars which I have done.
I am taking my dad who has diabetes and high blood pressure, with diabetic retinopathy to san diego from las vegas nevada to see an eye specialist for his diabetic retinopathy. does anyone know if it is ok to fly on an airplane. because i don't want to bring his blood pressure up and make his eyes bleed more or again. if anyone knows it would be greatly appreciated.
Several risk factors proposed for the disorder (age at diagnosis of benign breast disease, duration of diabetes, age at onset of diabetes, prevalence of retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy and cheiroarthropathy, glycemic control, parity, oral contraceptive use, menopausal status, or number of breast biopsies) were evaluated, and patients were contacted to describe the natural history of the disorder. RESULTS: Sclerosing lymphocytic lobulitis was identified in 69.
I am 36 weeks pregnant and have developed retinopathy in my left eye. I would love to hear about other diabetic women and their pregnancy experiences since everyone I know has no idea what I am talking about. Please give me some advice, support, whatever I am kind of freaking out. My dr. says delivery could cause blindness.
Hello Dear,
It seems your symptoms are due to the effect of diabetes on your eyes.Symptoms of diabetic retinopathy and its complications may include:Blurred or distorted vision or difficulty reading.,floaters in your vision.,partial or total loss of vision or a shadow or veil across your field of vision. ,pain in the eye.
You should maintain your blood glucose levels,and consult a diabetologist.Daily exercise and warm up will help increase insulin sensitivity and maintain your blood glucose.
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i was at risk of glaucoma before i was diagnosed with diabetes... my eyes have been i dont know what to call it it feels like there bouncing... and my peripheral vision has been getting worse... is it glaucoma, or just changes in my eye pressure...
Smoking is horrible for diabetes and a diabetic that smokes regularly for years it taking 5-10 years off their life expectancy. Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is not a common cause of RD. It mainly causes hemorrhage within the eye. If it does cause RD it is ually different than the regular RD and is called traction RD. In any case smoking for a short period of time say a month or two will not cause PDR or PVR.
GO SEEK MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY. YOU MAY BE SUFFERING FROM A RETINAL DETACHMENT. AND DUE TO THE TYPE 2 DIABETES IT MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY DIABETIC RETINOPATHY. AGAIN, CALL AN EYE MD NOW!!!!!
ve been seeing these purple or white specks appear that mostly appear at night. I also have floaters visual snow and mild after images. Just wondering because my dad has diabetes so retinopathy could be possible and I have PVD so retinal tears are possible as well. Going to see an ophthalmologist soon but is it worth the money from my parents or not.
Also, there is possibility blood vessels do not function very well with diabetes, or history of diabetes as diabetes can have a damaging effect on the endothelium cells. Endothelium cells line the blood vessels and act and function as a monitor to the system's nerve center. For example, when the blood flow is reduced (i.e. low cardiac output or loss of blood...
Some patients actually go to the doctor with symptoms resulting from the complications of diabetes, like tingling in the feet (neuropathy) or vision loss (retinopathy), without knowing they have the disease. This is why screening people at risk for diabetes is so important. The best way to avoid complications is to get blood glucose under control before
symptoms arise.
m not a medical professional, just the parent of a kid with diabetes. There are many possible causes, some diabetes-related, some not. Diabetic retinopathy can cause that swelling, but it could also be a symptom of other problems. I would suggest for you to continue to work with your doctor to find the source of the problem. Good luck.
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