Hi Michael. Thanks for the comment! I think you're right about exercise preventing further retinal damage (as well as tight control and good food). Good for you staying with it. I kind of slacked off after I damaged my cervical spinal chord, lost bunch of my former balance and coordination a few years ago. I still walk, but can't go fast enough for it to be very aerobic :( But I'm still eating great food that we grow organically right here, and my last A1C was 6.4. Last exam (Sept.) my eyes had pretty much stabilized. One is like looking through a binocular - no peripheral at all. Other has a bit of peripheral left and better overall vision, Happy to have any!! Good to hear from you.

Congratulations, Michael!!! I am inspired by all Joslin medalists. You lead the pack!

Thank you for the info! - Encouraging that your good eye is not threatening anymore. 6.0 is a great A1C.

I was awful in college too - for most of my early D decades, really. Weird how only when I finally achieved tight control via pump, my eyes started downhill. One "bad" thing I still do is drink beer (Stout! Yum!) evenings. And my exercise isn't very aerobic anymore (walking) because my balance and coordination are, well, shot - since a cervical spinal injury a few years back. Sigh. On it goes.I get my good eye's peripheral vision zapped Mar. 9th... I hope that will be it for the duration.

Good you can still drive and see to draw.

Again Thanks for sharing your story!

Hi Michael. You say in your profile you still have one good eye. I'd be interested in your story of the what I assume is retinopathy. I'm in the midst of PDR these days (D for 43 yrs) and wondering if it will ever stabilize.Has your good retina stopped sprouting capillaries?

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Welcome home Michael. It's amazing how many have been diagnosed on or thereabouts Christmas!!!
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Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.