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Corneal Microscopy Detects Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy
A study shows close correlation of corneal-nerve parameters with standard measures of diabetic autonomic neuropathy, yielding good sensitivity and specificity for making the diagnosis. Medscape Medical News
Statins Don’t Up Diabetic Microvascular Disease Risk
An analysis of a large database in Denmark suggests that statin use among adults who later develop diabetes does not raise the risk for microvascular complications and may even protect against them. Medscape Medical News
Glaucoma Drug Eyed as Novel Diabetes Treatment ‘Archetype’
An old glaucoma drug, methazolamide, improved glucose control in a small study, probably due to a distinct mechanism that the manufacturer, Verva, hopes to pursue. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Vision Loss: Screening Key, Blacks at Greatest Risk
One in 25 US adults with diabetes over age 40 has diabetic macular edema, and African Americans are at higher risk, a new study indicates. The lead author is calling for better screening. Medscape Medical News
Novel Eye Measure Finds Neuropathy in Prediabetes
Corneal confocal microscopy detected evidence of small-fiber neuropathy in patients who don’t even have diabetes yet but who have impaired glucose tolerance. Medscape Medical News
No Change in Retinopathy in Diabetes 2 Years After Surgery
Two years after diabetic patients undergo bariatric surgery, diabetic retinopathy has neither worsened nor improved, data from STAMPEDE show. Regular eye exams are still important, investigators stress. Medscape Medical News
Photobiomodulation in Diabetic Macular Edema
Patients with non-center-involving diabetic macular edema (NCDME) may benefit from photobiomodulation, a new case series suggests. Reuters Health Information
Video Simulation Tool Might Help Prevent Diabetic Retinopathy
A Moroccan ophthalmologist has developed a video tool depicting what life might look like with diabetic retinopathy, in the hope that its use will encourage diabetes patients to better self-care. Medscape Medical News
Anti-VEGF Therapy for Diabetic Macular Edema
Why do anti-VEGF inhibitors improve visual outcomes in DME? Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism
Diabetes Complications Predict Worse Quality of Life
The treatment group to which type 1 diabetes patients were originally assigned in the DCCT study was not associated with long-term quality of life, but diabetes complications were. Medscape Medical News
Optimal Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy
Which patients with diabetic retinopathy benefit most from VEGF inhibitor therapy? Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism
Look AHEAD: No CVD Reduction, But Kidneys, Eyes Benefit
The primary end point, which was the first occurrence of death from cardiovascular causes, nonfatal MI, nonfatal stroke, or hospitalization for angina, occurred in 403 patients in the intervention arm and 418 patients in the control arm. This differenc…
DCCT: HbA1c Matters Today, Tomorrow, and 20 Years On
New follow-up data from the landmark Diabetes Control and Complications Trial demonstrate the ongoing benefit from intensive management of type 1 diabetes. Medscape Medical News
New Medication May Improve Sleep in Blind People
A phase 3 study shows that tasimelteon can improve symptoms in blind people who experience sleep disruption due to a circadian-rhythm disorder. Medscape Medical News
Long-term Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
How does bariatric surgery affect major macrovascular and microvascular complications of type 2 diabetes? Dr. Gregory Nichols reviews this study from the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
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UK National Retinopathy Screening Program Working Well
Annual screening for diabetic retinopathy, which was implemented in 2008 in the United Kingdom, is effective, researchers report, but low-risk patients could probably be screened less often. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Retinopathy, Microalbuminuria Predict GFR Decline
Having diabetic retinopathy or microalbuminuria predicts higher risk for rapid glomerular filtration rate decline, so ophthalmologists and diabetologists should share information, researchers say. Medscape Medical News
Hollenhorst Plaques in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
Are cholesterol emboli being misdiagnosed as Hollenhorst plaques? The British Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease
Bariatric Surgery Benefits Diabetic Renal, Retinal Disease
Preliminary data suggest that microvascular complications of diabetes, such as renal disease and retinopathy, could be improved by bariatric surgery in the morbidly obese. Medscape Medical News