Today I bring you news about theMetformin, a drug widely used in type 2 diabetes, which could have benefits beyond glycemic control.Specifically, we talk about yourPositive impact on eye health.
A recent study by the University of Nueva Wales del Sur has shown thatLong -term treatment with metformin significantly improves cornea healthIn people with type 2 diabetes. The researchers observed:
🔹Greater density and length of corneal nerve fibers
🔹Reduction of inflammatory dendritic cells in the cornea
🔹Ocular parameters closest to those of healthy people than to diabetics without metformin
These improvements are very relevant, since thecorneal neuropathyIt is a silent but dangerous complication of diabetes, and can lead to serious vision problems.Prevent it with something as accessible as metformin opens a hopeful door for many.
In addition, these benefits were observedregardless of factors such as age, sex or duration of diabetes, which reinforces the protective potential of this medicine.
💡 This reminds us how important it is to maintain proper treatment and perform regular ophthalmological controls.
The view also needs our attention when we live with diabetes!
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