Study Findings from Kyushu University Provide New Insights into Diabetic Retinopathy (The Early Pathogenesis of Diabetic Retinopathy and Its Attenuation By Sodium-glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitors).

A study conducted by Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan, explored the early pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and the potential protective effects of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. The research found that SGLT2 inhibitors could prevent early pathogenic mechanisms of DR, including retinal vascular leakage and morphological changes in microglia. This study sheds light on potential treatments for DR and was funded by various organizations, including the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. [Extracted from the article]