Diabetic retinopathy, caused by high blood sugar, is a leading cause of vision loss globally, affecting millions including 65 ...

People with diabetes already know they need regular check-ups to protect their health. They often visit doctors to monitor ...

Retina Blood Vessel Damage: Diabetes affects not only the heart, kidneys, liver, and nerves, but also the eyes. Many people only realize this when the problem has already progressed. How does diabetes ...

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 ...

For decades, the management of diabetic retinopathy (DR) has consisted mainly of optimizing metabolic control (blood glucose, pressure and lipids) and routine surveillance as preventive strategies, ...

Blindness and eye problems may seem far in the future for children and teenagers with diabetes. But a new study shows these concerns shouldn't be overlooked in those with the condition — of any age.

Patients with diabetes face a host of potential health problems as they work to manage the chronic disease. Still, one concern that seems to weigh heavily is the risk of losing their sight through a ...

Recent reports suggest diabetic retinopathy is more common in younger people than previously thought, leading to a call for more frequent screening for this condition and more attention to follow-up ...

A $3.3 million study at the University of Houston College of Optometry will track the health of patients with prediabetes and diabetes to find out who might develop eye problems and be at risk for ...

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 ...

High blood sugar levels and your genes are among the main factors that can cause nerve damage in your hands, feet, and internal organs. Share on Pinterest Getty Images/Igor Alecsander Diabetic ...