Typical monitoring intervals include: No diabetic retinopathy at baseline: recheck at six to 12 months Mild diabetic retinopathy: every six months, or at three months if A1C drops rapidly Moderate to severe diabetic retinopathy or macular edema: every three months with retina specialist coordination Proliferative retinopathy or treated macular edema: follow the retina specialist schedule Advanced imaging helps us detect subtle retinal changes before they affect your vision
Serious Side Effects (Rare but Important) While uncommon, you should know about potential serious side effects: Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) is rare but possible
How to Administer a B12 injection to Yourself There are two ways to self-inject vitamin B12: Subcutaneously, or just below the skin, and intramuscularly, which goes directly into the muscle, says Foxx
Both can be used to reduce certain risks in adults with type 2 diabetes and heart disease
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