diabetic retinopathy

Posture-induced retinal vascular response predicts diabetic retinopathy progression

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Diabetic retinopathy develops through complex microvascular damage driven by chronic hyperglycemia, yet traditional risk factors such as disease duration or glycemic control explain only part of individual risk. The retina offers a unique, non-invasive view of microvascular health, where early functional abnormalities may appear before visible retinal lesions. Under normal conditions, retinal vessels automatically constrict … Read more

Popular Joint Supplement Cuts Nephropathy Risk in T2D

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TOPLINE: Regular use of glucosamine, a widely used supplement to manage osteoarthritis and joint pain, was linked to reduced risks for both composite microvascular complications and diabetic nephropathy among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). METHODOLOGY: Glucosamine, used daily by about 20% of US and Australian adults to treat osteoarthritis and joint pain, has been … Read more

Semaglutide linked to higher risk of vision problems, FDA data analysis shows

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Using real-world data from over 300,000 cases, scientists uncovered a significant link between semaglutide and reported vision problems—raising new concerns about the safety profile of this blockbuster medication. Study: Increased vision impairment reports linked to semaglutide: analysis of FDA adverse event data. Image Credit: memorisz / Shutterstock A team of researchers at the University of Bern, Switzerland, … Read more

How India’s healthcare system is failing 100 million diabetics battling retinopathy – Firstpost

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According to a study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and published in The Lancet, India’s diabetes crisis has reached alarming proportions: over 100 million Indians now live with diabetes – a staggering 43% increase from 70 million cases in 2019. Even more concerning, an additional 136 million people are classified as … Read more

Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Prevalence Rises in T1D

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TOPLINE: The prevalence of cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) nearly doubled over 7.5 years in neurologically asymptomatic patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The progression of cerebral microbleeds (CMBs), one of the manifestations of CSVD, was associated with baseline systolic blood pressure and A1c among other factors, while the progression of white matter hyperintensities was … Read more

JAX researchers identify key genetic factors influencing eye aging in mice

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Vision changes are an inevitable part of aging, but why are some more susceptible to age-related eye diseases and why do some individuals experience more severe decline than others? New research from The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) reveals that genetics play a key role in how the eye ages, with different genetic backgrounds influencing retinal aging … Read more

Ozempic blindness: New study flags unexpected side effect of weight loss drugs

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Emerging Concerns: Vision Loss Linked to Popular weight Loss drugs Table of Contents Emerging Concerns: Vision Loss Linked to Popular weight Loss drugs Understanding the Vision Risks of GLP-1 Medications in the U.S. Possible Causes of Vision Loss Semaglutide’s Effects on Eyes U.S. Relevance and Practical Implications Inside Ozempic: Does the Drug Really Help in … Read more