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My diabetes is in 'remission', do I need to come for screening?

Yes. Once you have been diagnosed with diabetes you will always be invited for diabetic eye screening as you will always be at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy.

For more information about diabetes and remission visit:

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/managing-your-diabetes/treating-your-diabetes/type2-diabetes-remission#:~:text=Remission%20is%20when%20your%20HbA1c,three%20months%2C%20without%20diabetes%20medication.