Weight loss medications Mounjaro and Zepbound, which contain the active ingredient tirzepatide, may lower the risk of ...

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 ...

However, changes in eyesight alone are not a reliable indicator of diabetes, as vision problems can also occur due to ageing, refractive errors, or other eye conditions. Regular eye screening and ...

The food industry is constantly on the lookout for sugar substitutes. The problem is, most of these substitutes are made in a lab with chemicals, and some of these chemicals have long-term health ...

This article is part of “Innovations In: Type 1 Diabetes”, an editorially independent special report that was produced with financial support from Vertex. Sterling Glass had many health problems as a ...

Blurry vision can be an early warning sign of diabetes. It's also a sign of advanced diabetic eye disease. If blood sugar goes uncontrolled, diabetes causes progressive damage to structures in the ...

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 ...

A study links semaglutide -- the ingredient in Ozempic -- with a condition that causes vision loss. Here's what we know about semaglutide and eye health. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, ...

While eye drops can help with diabetes-related symptoms, such as dry eyes or irritation, they do not treat the underlying retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes-related complication that ...

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.