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Diabetes and Sight: Keeping A1C and Blood Pressure Levels Normal

By David Mendosa, Health Guide Sunday, January 20, 2008

Dr. Utlaut told me that he used anti-VEGF drugs to treat one patient who had proliferative diabetic retinopathy. "In just four days he had a remarkable recovery."

I was delighted with my visit to this doctor. He didn't rush me out in the 18 minutes that is becoming all too much of an American medical standard. On the contrary, he took extra time to let me know of these positive developments that I could pass on to you.

Finally, he said that he wanted to see me again in six months. I was surprised, since he had told me that my eyes are fine.

"I am more 'mother hennish' than most doctors," he told me. I appreciate his care because I want to stay completely on top of any changes that happen in my eyes.


By David Mendosa, Health Guide— Last Modified: 06/12/12, First Published: 01/20/08