How does insulin therapy reduce the progression of diabetic retinopathy, and what mechanisms contribute to its protective effects on retinal blood vessels?
Sunil JoshiExplorer
How does insulin therapy reduce the risk of diabetic retinopathy progression?
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1. Insulin therapy helps control blood glucose levels, which reduces retinal stress and prevents damage to blood vessels, thus slowing diabetic retinopathy.
2. By stabilizing blood sugar levels, insulin therapy reduces oxidative stress and inflammation in retinal tissues, protecting vascular health and function.
3. Insulin therapy minimizes the risk of microvascular complications in the retina by improving blood flow and reducing glycation end products that damage vessels.