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some swelling, but this should
improve within a few weeks. More
than one session carries more risks
of side effects to your overall vision
but will still be better than no
treatment at all.
Eye injections. A type of drug -
called anti-VEGF - is given into
the eye (usually once a month over
a few sessions) to help slow down
any damage when you have eye
swelling, and you should notice
results generally within a month.
After the injection, your eye
pressure will be monitored to make
sure there are no problems.
Steroids. If other treatments aren't
successful, steroid injections can
help if you have severe eye damage.
The injection administers a tiny
implant that releases the steroid
treatment over three years.
Eye surgery (vitreoretinal surgery).
This is performed under general
anaesthetic requires an overnight
hospital stay. Your eye specialist
will explain how well it is likely to
work for you and the risks involved.
Diabetes.org.uk/retinopathy
Diabetic maculopathy
oedema (DMO)
This is a complication of diabetic
retinopathy when leaky vessels cause
fluid to build up in the macula at the
centre of the retina. The damage
occurs over several years and may
affect the whole retina or only small
bulges in the blood vessels of the
retina. However, when the blood
vessels in or close to the macula
become damaged, or blood or fluid
leaks into the macula, vision can
deteriorate dramatically. You may
notice:
dark spots, particularly first thing
in the morning
objects changing shape, size or
colour or even seem to move or
disappear
colours fading
bright light or glare hard to
tolerate
difficulty reading.
DMO can be treated if caught
early, usually with eye injections
- Lucentis (ranibizumab) or Eylea
(aflibercept) - to stop fluid leaking
from the blood vessels. As with some
other types of diabetic retinopathy,
steroid injections and laser treatment
can also be a treatment option for
some people.
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Stephenson-Grey took part in the
London 2012 Olympics Games torch
relay and still trains (prior to lockdown) at
the track and in the gym. The exercises
she does include standing squats, pressups, the
plank, lunges, the superman
pose (when the opposite arm and leg are
stretched out) and sit ups.
She says, "This type of fitness session
is inspired by the type of session I've often
done with my training group over the
years, particularly at the start of the winter
or summer training season, as it helps
build strength and fitness as a foundation
to move onto other things. It works the
arms, legs and core areas throughout
the session, which can be helpful when
training a lot, because no one area is
necessarily over-worked or strained."
The home workout videos have been
accepted by many in the community.
She adds, "I'm sharing what training
sessions work for me. Please remember
that you know your own fitness, health
and diabetes best. Seek medical advice
if you are concerned about undertaking
physical activity."
Home workouts with Mel Stephenson-Grey of Life Sport Diabetes.
www. lifesportdiabetes.co.uk
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