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Diabetes Medication May Promote Eye Health Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2008

The diabetes medication rosiglitazone has been associated with a reduction in the likelihood of developing the eye disease called proliferative diabetic retinopathy. A study published in the June issue of Archives of Ophthalmology also found that diabetes patients using the drug were less likely to have reductions in visual acuity (or sharpness).

Medicine Might Help Prevent Diabetic Retinopathy Posted: Friday, June 13, 2008

Diabetics who take the drug rosiglitazone may significantly decrease the chance of visual impairments and blindness. This drug appears to fend off the common and troubling condition known as diabetic retinopathy.

Superior Benefits of Drug Therapy for Diabetic Eye Disease Posted: Thursday, May 15, 2008

In a new study, it was shown that a drug for the treatment of diabetic eye disease performed better in clinical trials than the current standard treatment using laser surgery.

Diabetes Heightens Glaucoma Risk Posted: Thursday, May 15, 2008

While diabetes has long been associated with the potentially sight-stealing disease diabetic retinopathy, it appears that another serious eye disease -- glaucoma -- may also be a complication of the metabolic disorder. Regular screenings may help prevent irreversible nerve damage.

Diabetes Diagnostic Criteria May Be Off Target for Retinopathy Posted: Thursday, March 06, 2008

Retinopathy occurs at substantial rates even when glucose levels are below those that would trigger a diagnosis of pre-diabetes, according to a meta-analysis.

An Important Endorsement For Medicinal Marijuana Posted: Tuesday, February 26, 2008

The endorsement, which comes in the form of a 13 page statement documenting the history of medicinal marijuana use, the current understanding of it, and the obstacles being faced in developing the subject further.

Only Biennial Exams Needed to Prevent Blindness? Posted: Thursday, January 03, 2008

"Biennial screening examinations suffice in both type 1 and type 2 patients with diabetes without retinopathy is effective.

Fenofibrate Protects Against Diabetic Retinopathy Posted: Friday, November 23, 2007

Patients with type 2 diabetes given fenofibrate for lipid lowering required significantly less laser treatment for retinopathy, investigators reported.

Antioxidants Don't Prevent Macular Degeneration Posted: Thursday, October 18, 2007

A diet rich in antioxidant vitamins and minerals (vitamins A, C, and E, various carotenoids, and zinc) did nothing to prevent age-related macular degeneration, according to a large review and meta-analysis.

Trial Using Cancer Meds To Control And Possibly Reverse Diabetes Posted: Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Drug can possibly kill off the T-cells that are attacking the betacells.

 

 

 

 

 

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