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04/29/2026

Prediabetes is more common than many people realize. Over 115 million American adults are living with prediabetes and most do not even know it. Knowing your risk can be the first step toward preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes. Learn more and take action today at dpp.diabetes.org/DiabetesPrevention.

04/27/2026

90% of sport eye injuries could be avoided with protective eyewear. But most pro athletes don't wear them. Check out the most infamous eye injuries in modern American sports: https://ow.ly/lm3c50YPgnp

04/27/2026

Use this Wellness Bingo to help build healthy habits into your daily routine. Each small step adds up from moving more to staying connected. How many squares can you check off?

04/24/2026

04/22/2026

It is never too late to make changes that support your health. The National Diabetes Prevention Program can help you build healthier habits and take steps to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Learn more about the program and see how small changes can make a big difference at dpp.diabetes.org/DiabetesPrevention.

04/19/2026

Mediterranean Diet Slows AMD Progression, Literature Review Says

Positive effects were observed throughout the disease course but some recommendations are specific to particular stages, such as emphasis on plant-based foods in advanced cases with GA.

The Mediterranean diet also appears to be protective even in individuals with a high genetic risk of AMD, consistent with the idea of “eating away your risk,” the authors wrote in their paper. “AREDS analyses have suggested that a Mediterranean diet was protective against progression to late AMD even in those with a higher AMD genetic risk score, though it appears that a Mediterranean diet and high fish intake are each more strongly protective against progression to late AMD in those with protective alleles at the Complement Factor H.

Read more: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/mediterranean-diet-slows-amd-progression-literature-review-says

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Risk of TED

The effect was more pronounced for severe outcomes; the risk of requiring surgery was 58% lower at one year and remained 46% lower at three years.

While the research team’s findings suggest a protective association between GLP-1 drug therapy and TED, the underlying biological pathways remain speculative.

Read more: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/glp1-drugs-linked-to-lower-risk-of-ted

04/10/2026

Smoking Associated with Increased Risk of Cataracts, Glaucoma, AMD, Uveitis

Study suggests eye doctors incorporate history of this behavior into risk assessments and emphasize ocular health during cessation counseling.

Read more in today's News Feed: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/smoking-associated-with-increased-risk-of-cataracts-glaucoma-amd-uveitis

03/28/2026

For our next spotlight, we are recognizing Dr. Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin, the scientist who uncovered the structure of insulin. Her discovery was a turning point in diabetes research and made it possible to develop the insulin therapies that millions of people rely on today.

Dr. Hodgkin received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her contributions to science, and her work remains one of the most important achievements in the history of diabetes care.

Have a story about a woman making a difference in the diabetes community? Share it at diabetes.org/ShareYourStory.

03/27/2026

Did you know over 115 million American adults are living with prediabetes—and 8 in 10 don’t know they have it? Knowing your risk is the first step to delaying or preventing type 2 diabetes. 🔍 This , take our free 60-Second Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test at diabetes.org/AlertDay.