i've been diabetic for 15 years, during that time it was largely uncontrolled due to misdiagnosis (they thought i was type 2, but i'm actually insulin dependent). im only in my mid 20's and i;'ve already had retinopathy with laser surgery, i have cataracts growing, and recently i had some spot bleeds in my eyes again. i'm also beginning early peripheral neuropathy. a lot of this has happened since my sugars have come under control! can anyone explain this? any advice is welcome.

I'm sorry for your misdiagnosis...i honestly can't believe how it could have happened. Type 2 diabetes is increasing in the younger age groups but in anyone under 30 Type 1 would be the first thing to look for.

Unfortunately the years of uncontrolled diabetes have caused damage which is starting to surface now...not because of anything wrong that you're doing but simply because it has accumulated up to this point.

What you can do is keep your glucose under meticulous control...buy a home device and check it regularly at least 3 times a day. Do not skip any appointments with your diabetologist and ophtalmologist.

I would also advice a very strict diet at this point: absolutely no sugary things, limit carbohydrates and fruit, and take a lot of regular exercise. If you are overweight, this is an extremely good reason to lose that weight now.

With the beginnings of peripheral neuropathy make sure you pay a lot of attention to your feet. Buy wide comfortable shoes and check them before wearing them, just in case a little pebble or something of that sort got into the shoes. You could also start going to the podiatrist from now...foot care in diabetes is simply never stressed enough and it is one of the major sources of complications.

Last of all, don't panic! I know it may sound an awful ordeal at this moment, but thousands of people live with your same problem. A good idea would be to join a support group to meet with people with your same problem. That way you'll feel less alone and you'll be able to speak about your problems to people who understand you perfectly. Good luck and God bless

Dear friend you have to take control of your body so diabetes is serious if don't take care for example i looked for internet a solutions for diabetes because i didn't want to use insuline anymore.I found in PERUVIAN NATURISTAS MEDICINES. COM a natural product that was excellent for me Abuta is for people who has diabetes. I use it and i feel better with it so i don't use insuline in my body,