A Sight for Not-So-Sore Eyes
The News:
While 43% of people with T1D from 1989-1993 had retinopathy that harmed vision, only 18% from 2o07-2011 showed such complications.
What This Means for the T1D Community:
Vision trouble is becoming less of an issue! A study this week showed that one of the most feared complications of type 1 can now be less scary. This progress is explained by better blood glucose control. So keep up the good work, people!
Of course, if diabetic eye disease should become a problem, remember that we have Lucentis–thanks to Drs. Adamis and Ferrara, and to JDRF for early funding–to help restore vision.
How’s that for good tidings this holiday season?!
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