A study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences details the role of the protein Pentraxin 3 (PTX3) in diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness and visual impairment. The ...

BOSTON (Reuters) - Two Merck blood pressure drugs given to diabetics to prevent worsening kidney problems do not work in that way but may prevent diabetes-related eye problems, researchers reported on ...

For patients, a new diagnosis of diabetes can be overwhelming. It means not only managing blood sugar but also preventing serious future health complications such as diabetic retinal disease, a ...

Every November, communities across the country recognize Diabetes Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness about the impact of diabetes on overall health, including one of the most crucial senses ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - November 2024, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.

Headlines warning about “Ozempic blindness” may be frightening to the millions of people taking a GLP-1 drug to treat Type 2 diabetes or for weight loss. It's not an official diagnosis, but an ...

A retinal specialist has explained how eye exams can detect serious underlying health condition ...