I had my last screening recently and just had a letter back saying i have background retinopathy.
I had gestational diabetes during last two pregnancies and was on insulin three times a day.
I am now on metformin twice a day...I do a weekly test at home and my blood sugars are almost always within range.
anyone else experienced similar ?
Only changes have been an increase in 'floaters' in my eyes which I told them about.
I am also diabetic on insulin and at one time also on Metformin. About two years ago I went for my annual Retinopathy test and was told that there was evidence of background retinopathy. Coincidentally a week later I attended a talk being given by a consultant Eye Surgeon who talked about background retinopathy and told us that it was reversible as long as more attention was paid to blood glucose control. I followed his advice and the next test showed everything good again.
I suppose with this problem it is easier for me since I test three times a day and have more control using insulin (although I would not suggest this as a justification for taking up insulin!).
I wonder whether testing more frequently and adjusting your diet and the quantity you eat might help.
I have no medical qualification just a fellow diabetes sufferer. I would suggest you talk to your GP or Diabetes Nurse telling them of the Background Retinopathy diagnosis
Thank you. I will do x