Category Archives: diabetes

New CDC Study on Diabetic Retinopathy

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Marc

The Centers for Disease Control has recently turned its attention to the increasing rates of diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes in which the blood vessels of the eyes are damaged resulting in potential vision loss. The study, published in … Continue reading →

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Diabetic Retinopathy Patients Have Lower Lycopene Levels

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Marc

Measuring serum lycopene levels may help doctors diagnose and evaluate patients with diabetic retinopathy. A recent study finds that lycopene levels were significantly lower in individuals with diabetes. According to the study, “subjects with proliferative diabetic retinopathy had significantly lower … Continue reading →

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Link Between Dry Eyes and Diabetic Retinopathy Discovered

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Marc

Researchers have found a link between diabetic retinopathy and dry eye syndrome.  More than 50% of type 2 diabetes patients enrolled in a study at Yazd Diabetes Research Center exhibited dry eye symptoms in addition to their main complaint of … Continue reading →

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Intensive Blood Sugar Control Can Slow Diabetic Retinopathy

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Marc

Diabetic retinopathy progresses more slowly when people with type 2 diabetes adhere to intensive blood sugar control rather than standard blood sugar control Continue reading →

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Resveratrol Can Prevent Eye Diseases

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Marc

Resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, grapes, blueberries, peanuts and other plants, can help preserve vision in those suffering from diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. Continue reading →

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More Studies Supporting Bilberry & Pine Bark Extracts

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Marc

Further studies indicate that bilberry and pine bark extracts can reduce ocular hypertension, a condition related to visual impairment and glaucoma Continue reading →

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Vision Changes During Pregnancy

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Marc

Vision issues during pregnancy can include changes in prescription, blurred vision, or spots in the eye. Continue reading →

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Links Between Diabetic Retinopathy and Diminished Brain Power

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Marc

New research announced at Diabetes UK’s Annual Professional Conference links Diabetic retinopathy with poorer memory and diminished brain power in people with Type 2 diabetes. Continue reading →

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New Technology for Early Diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Marc

Researchers at Tennessee’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have announced that they have developed a machine that allows early diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy.  The Telemedical Retinal Image Analysis and Diagnosis technology, known as TRIAD is meant to make it … Continue reading →

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Latinos Are More Likely to Develop Eye Diseases

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Marc

A recent study out of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles shows that Latinos are developing eye diseases than any other ethnic group in the country. Continue reading →

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