Using “SLO” Blue Light to Spot Diabetic Retinopathy
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Using “SLO” Blue Light to Spot Diabetic Retinopathy

There’s a fresh approach to eye exams — using blue light to probe deep into the eye and reveal areas affected by diabetic retinopathy (DR), a leading cause of blindness. A new study published in Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology by researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University found that blue images obtained by multicolor widefield…

RetinaRisk and the United Nations SDGs
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RetinaRisk and the United Nations SDGs

Digital health solutions and health information technologies are transforming the way healthcare is delivered in the 21st century. Telemedicine and digital diagnostics solutions empower patients to receive remote diagnostics in faster and more convenient ways. Electronic health records enable users to better manage health data. Innovative smartphone applications provide patients with effective treatment, prevention and…

Using Sweat to Monitor Your Blood Glucose Levels
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Using Sweat to Monitor Your Blood Glucose Levels

Human sweat is about to have a whole new meaning for people living with diabetes. A recent study shows that you can measure blood sugar levels in your own sweat. Researchers at Penn State have developed a prototype of a wearable, noninvasive glucose sensor that can measure glucose in human sweat with the touch of a fingertip. The…

More on Diabetes and Stress (and De-Stressing)

More on Diabetes and Stress (and De-Stressing)

We blogged about the multiple links between stress and diabetes in September last year (“Can Stress & Anxiety Cause Diabetes?”) Unsurprisingly, the situation has not improved over the past challenging months, thanks to COVID-19 and other stressors. So, let’s re-cap: Everyone can feel stressed from time to time. Having diabetes to manage as well as…

We are live – Meet the iClinic!
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We are live – Meet the iClinic!

Retinopathy risk and diabetic eye screening management revolutionized We at RetinaRisk have launched the iClinic, our browser-based decision support tool for improved diabetic eye health. The RetinaRisk iClinic enables healthcare professionals around the world to revolutionize their approach to diabetic eye care by swiftly identifying patients who are most at risk of developing sight-threatening diabetic…

Anti-VEGF Injection Therapy For Patients With Diabetic Retinopathy
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Anti-VEGF Injection Therapy For Patients With Diabetic Retinopathy

Anti-VEGF therapy has provided a ray of hope to diabetic patients who are likely to develop complications like retinopathy and blindness. Here is a brief discussion of what exactly an anti-VEGF therapy means, how it works, possible side effects, and the role it can play in the management of diabetic retinopathy.

What Is Gestational Diabetes And Does It Affect Your Eyesight?
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What Is Gestational Diabetes And Does It Affect Your Eyesight?

During pregnancy, a number of changes occur in the body due to the alterations in the levels of certain hormones that keep fluctuating during different trimesters. These changes may put women at risk of certain complications including gestational disasters. Gestational diabetes, just like type 1 and type 2 diabetes, is marked by a rise in…