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flag A new drug, 2-HDP, shows promise in preventing diabetes-related vision loss by protecting retinal cells in diabetic rats and humans.

flag A new drug called 2-HDP shows promise in preventing vision loss in people with diabetes, according to a study led by Queen’s University Belfast and funded by Diabetes UK. flag The treatment protected retinal cells and blood vessels in diabetic rats, reduced inflammation, and preserved vision by neutralizing harmful molecules that build up in the retina due to high blood sugar. flag Researchers detected these same toxic molecules in human retinal tissue from people with diabetes, suggesting the drug could be effective in humans. flag Computer simulations indicate it may be developed into an oral tablet. flag The findings, published in Diabetologia, highlight the potential for early intervention to stop irreversible damage, offering hope for a new generation of treatments that could preserve vision for millions.

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