One of the complications of diabetes is microvascular changes to the back of the eye (the retina) called diabetic retinopathy. What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is rare in the first few years after a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes or prior to puberty, however over the next 2 decades after diagnosis, most people with … Continue reading Why regular eye checks are important to those with T1D