In a new #NIHfunded study led by scientists at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers say they have determined that low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, may promote a breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier. The research provides insights into the origin of diabetic retinopathy, specifically in patients with episodes of hypoglycemia. To learn more visit: https://brnw.ch/21wW47i
Important work with relevance to the developing eye. Advanced stages of ROP have been linked to neonatal hyperglycemia and glycemic variability, and we know extremely preterm infants often experience both hypo- and hyperglycemic episodes. These findings add valuable context for understanding retinal vulnerability in our most fragile patients
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This is a very helpful article that reinforces how anyone with diabetic retinopathy needs to regularly see their eye doctor to detect changes, even when they seem to be avoiding high blood sugar levels. Thank you, National Eye Institute (NEI), for posting this.