Fenofibrate, a cholesterol-lowering drug, showed a 27% reduction in diabetic retinopathy progression in a study involving 1,151 diabetes patients.

A cholesterol-lowering drug, fenofibrate, has been found to potentially slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy, a common cause of vision loss in people with diabetes. A study conducted by Oxford Population Health's LENS trial involved 1,151 participants with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, comparing fenofibrate to a placebo. The results showed a 27% reduction in eye disease progression among participants taking fenofibrate compared to those on placebo, suggesting that the drug could be a valuable addition for treating people with diabetic retinopathy.

June 21, 2024
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