Blood Sugar and Glycemic Index

One key to long-term health is eating a low glycemic index (GI) diet. The GI ranks carbohydrate-containing foods according to how quickly they raise blood glucose levels: the higher the GI ranking, the greater the impact. Studies have... Read more...

Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy Reversed

Two leading causes of blindness can be reversed or even prevented by drugs that activate a protein found in blood vessel cells. The discovery is an example of basic science research yielding a discovery with direct clinical applications. Read more...

New Retinal Disease Discovered

RPB-supported researchers have found a new, rare inherited retinal disease. The  investigators hope that finding the genetic cause will increase understanding of more common retinal diseases. The macula, located within the retina, is... Read more...

New Vision Screening Device Provides Early Warning of Diabetic Eye Disease

RPB-supported research yields test that could give doctors and patients  a head start on treating diabetes and its vision complications.  The device also may... Read more...

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