Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Dec. 11, 2024
Diabetic
retinopathy
(DR)
is
a
leading
global
cause
of
vision
impairment,
with
its
prevalence
increasing
alongside
the
rising
rates
diabetes
mellitus
(DM).
Despite
retina's
complex
structure,
underlying
pathology
DR
remains
incompletely
understood.
Single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
and
recent
advancements
in
multi-omics
analyses
have
revolutionized
molecular
profiling,
enabling
high-throughput
analysis
comprehensive
characterization
biological
systems.
This
review
highlights
significant
contributions
scRNA-seq,
conjunction
other
technologies,
to
research.
Integrated
scRNA-seq
transcriptomic
revealed
novel
insights
into
pathogenesis,
including
alternative
transcription
start
site
events,
fluctuations
cell
populations,
altered
gene
expression
profiles,
critical
signaling
pathways
within
retinal
cells.
Furthermore,
by
integrating
genetic
association
studies
analyses,
researchers
identified
biomarkers,
susceptibility
genes,
potential
therapeutic
targets
for
DR,
emphasizing
importance
specific
types
disease
progression.
The
integration
metabolomics
has
also
been
instrumental
identifying
metabolites
dysregulated
associated
DR.
It
highly
conceivable
that
continued
synergy
between
approaches
will
accelerate
discovery
mechanisms
development
interventions
Diabetologia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
67(7), P. 1271 - 1282
Published: April 8, 2024
Abstract
Aims/hypothesis
A
protective
role
of
sodium–glucose
cotransporter
2
inhibitors
(SGLT2is)
and
glucagon-like
peptide
1
receptor
agonists
(GLP1-ra)
in
the
development
diabetic
retinopathy
macular
oedema
has
been
described
some
recent
studies,
which
may
extend
beyond
glycaemic
control.
We
aimed
to
review
clinical
impact
SGLT2i
GLP1-ra
therapy
on
risk
individuals
with
type
diabetes
taking
insulin.
Methods
This
is
a
retrospective
cohort
analysis
approximately
two
million
people
receiving
insulin
across
97
healthcare
organisations
using
global
federated
health
research
network
(TriNetX,
Cambridge,
USA).
Two
intervention
cohorts
(SGLT2i
+
insulin,
n
=176,409;
=207,034)
were
compared
against
control
(insulin
no
SGLT2i/GLP1-ra,
=1,922,312).
Kaplan–Meier
survival
was
performed
estimated
HRs
reported
for
each
outcome.
Propensity
score
used
1:1
match
age,
sex,
ischaemic
heart
disease,
hypertension,
microvascular
complications,
chronic
kidney
HbA
1c
,
BMI
use
pioglitazone,
lipid
modifying
agents,
antilipemic
ACE
inhibitors,
angiotensin
II
metformin.
sub-analysis
comparing
also
performed.
Results
associated
reduced
HR
(95%
CI)
(0.835;
0.780,
0.893),
while
demonstrated
lack
signal
statistical
significance
(1.013;
0.960,
1.069).
not
clinically
significant
increase
developing
(1.076;
1.027,
1.127),
increased
(1.308;
1.261,
1.357).
Compared
higher
(1.205;
1.153,
1.259)
(1.130;
1.056,
1.208).
Conclusions/interpretation
Our
study
suggests
that
combination
lower
oedema.
However,
an
comparative
showed
favourable
outcomes
retinopathy.
RCTs
dedicated
retinal
imaging
are
required
determine
causal
relationship
these
therapies.
Graphical
JAMA Network Open,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(12), P. e2348431 - e2348431
Published: Dec. 20, 2023
Importance
Diabetic
nephropathy
and
diabetic
retinopathy
share
many
similarities
in
pathophysiological
processes.
Preclinical
studies
have
shown
that
sodium-glucose
cotransporter
2
inhibitors
(SGLT2is)
a
protective
role
the
risk
of
retinopathy.
Objective
To
compare
sight-threatening
associated
with
SGLT2is
other
second-line
glucose-lowering
medications
(including
pioglitazone,
sulfonylureas,
dipeptidyl
peptidase-4
[DPP-4is])
patients
type
diabetes
(T2D).
Design,
Setting,
Participants
This
cohort
study
Taiwan
applied
new-user
active-comparator
design.
Patient
demographic
clinical
data
were
obtained
from
National
Health
Insurance
Research
Database.
Adult
newly
diagnosed
T2D
January
1,
2009,
to
December
31,
2019,
recruited
followed
up
until
2020.
Propensity
score
matching
was
used
identify
pairs
treated
SGLT2i
vs
DPP-4i,
sulfonylurea
2016,
2019.
Data
analyzed
between
August
18,
2022,
May
5,
2023.
Exposures
Treatment
SGLT2i,
sulfonylureas
starting
on
2016.
Main
Outcomes
Measures
The
main
outcome
participants.
Cox
proportional
hazards
regression
models
assess
relative
matched
case
control
groups.
Results
A
total
3
544
383
identified.
After
1:1
propensity
matching,
65
930
93
760
42
121
These
included
236
574
males
(58.6%),
mean
(SD)
age
56.9
(11.8)
years.
In
cohorts,
had
significantly
lower
than
DPP-4i
(adjusted
hazard
ratio
[AHR],
0.57;
95%
CI,
0.51-0.63),
pioglitazone
(AHR,
0.75;
0.69-0.81),
0.62;
0.53-0.71).
Kaplan-Meier
curves
showed
cumulative
incidence
(3.52
6.13;
P
<
.001),
(4.32
5.76;
(2.94
4.67;
.001).
Conclusions
Relevance
found
compared
sulfonylureas.
finding
suggests
may
play
not
only
reduced
but
also
slow
progression
T2D.
Current Opinion in Ophthalmology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 27, 2025
Purpose
of
review
Glucagon-like
peptide-1
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1RA)
have
gained
popularity
as
an
antidiabetic
and
weight
loss
agent
with
protective
cardiovascular
outcomes,
but
attention
to
the
potential
ocular
side
effects
has
grown.
This
aims
consolidate
existing
evidence
on
GLP-1RA
conditions
such
diabetic
retinopathy
(DR),
nonarteritic
ischemic
optic
neuropathy
(NAION),
glaucoma,
age-related
macular
degeneration
(AMD),
idiopathic
intracranial
hypertension
(IIH),
dry
eye
disease
(DED).
Recent
findings
The
effect
DR
is
controversial
likely
linked
rapid
correction
hemoglobin
A1c
levels.
may
be
associated
increased
risk
NAION,
although
mechanism
remains
elusive.
Protective
been
shown
against
AMD,
DED
possibly
due
its
anti-inflammatory
properties,
these
medications
decrease
pressure
in
IIH.
Summary
As
usage
increases,
further
dedicated
safety
trials
are
key
determining
eye-related
complications.
Given
limited
prospective
available
proven
systemic
benefits
medication,
well
certain
diseases,
use
should
generally
not
discouraged
most
patients.
Regular
ophthalmologic
follow
up
important
patients
considered
at
higher
adverse
events.
Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(2), P. 100031 - 100031
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
Diabetic
retinopathy
and
nephropathy
share
pathophysiological
mechanisms
there
is
a
defined
correlation
between
the
severity
of
both
these
microvascular
complications
from
suboptimal
glycaemic
control.
The
reno-protective
properties
offered
by
sodium–glucose
co-transporter-2
inhibitors
glucagon-like
peptide-1
receptor
agonists
should
be
applicable
to
diabetic
as
well.
However,
in
patients
with
pre-existing
retinopathy,
sudden
improvement
control
well
documented
cause
early
worsening
changes
retina
that
usually
transient.
This
paradoxical
phenomenon
tends
occur
longer
duration
diabetes,
higher
HbA1c
at
outset,
rapid
glucose
levels
magnitude
reduction
addition
more
agents
tighten
metabolic
Interestingly,
this
progression
not
quite
observed
newer
inhibitors.
article
discusses
potential
further
areas
future
research
where
renal
protection
can
translated
retina.
Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 26, 2024
Abstract
Background
To
determine
if
glucagon‐like
peptide‐1
receptor
agonists
(GLP‐1RA)
are
associated
with
the
development
and
progression
of
diabetic
retinopathy
(DR).
Methods
A
systematic
search
was
conducted
on
PubMed,
Cochrane
Library,
Embase
from
inception
to
February
2024
identify
clinical
studies
reporting
changes
in
DR
as
primary
outcome
patients
type
2
diabetes
taking
GLP‐1RA,
insulin,
or
oral
antidiabetic
medication
(OAD).
Two
researchers
independently
completed
referred
a
third
necessary.
Data
for
meta‐analysis
pooled
using
random‐effects
model.
Results
Analysis
seven
representing
242
537
showed
significantly
decreased
risk
incidence
between
GLP‐1RA
insulin
use
(RR
=
0.66,
95%
CI
(0.48,
0.91),
p
0.01).
There
no
difference
complications
(e.g.,
vitreous
haemorrhage,
retinal
detachment,
requiring
treatment
intravitreal
injections,
lasers,
vitrectomy).
Between
OAD
use,
there
DR,
while
increased
1.39,
(1.07,
1.80),
Conclusion
Our
findings
indicate
elevated
linked
compared
insulin.
In
fact,
may
offer
potential
advantages
over
regarding
overall
DR.
The
group
be
due
transient
rapid
decrease
HbA1c
–
phenomenon
not
specific
warrants
further
investigation.