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I have been a type 2 diabetic for about 20 years. I want to use this forum to post up to date information and some of the happenings in my life as I continue to fight this disease. Feedback and tips are always welcomed. Be sure to check my website for information about a product that is helping me maintain blood sugar level and getting off medication. http://diabetesdestroys.com

The first important bit of information I would like to share concerns some new findings from the FDA:
GlaxoSmithKline and the FDA are both warning the public about a new study linking eye problems in diabetic patients who take the diabetes drugs Avandia or Avandamet.
The eye problems, known collectively as macular edema, are the result of leaking blood vessels in the eye. Macular edema can cause blurred vision, a color vision problem, and a change in the way that patients are able to see in the dark. Diabetes patients who are on Avandia or Avandamet are asked to report to their doctors immediately if they notice any eye or sight related problems.
In addition, patients have reported side effects that include swollen feet and legs. In many cases, the symptoms, including the eye problems, ceased or got better when the drug use was stopped. One case of macula edema stopped completely when the dosing level of the drugs was reduced.
Globally over 5 million people have taken Avandia and almost 770,000 have taken Avandamet. Diabetic patients around the world are urged to talk to their doctors or medical healthcare practitioners immediately if they are taking either drug.