Posts Categorized: Secondary Complications

Diabetic Retinopathy and Glutathione

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that causes damage to the blood vessels of the retina. This complication may occur in anyone with types 1 or 2 diabetes. Factors contributing to the development of diabetic retinopathy include the length of time a patient has diabetes and the amount of control the patient has over… Read more »

Diabetic Neuropathy (DN) and Glutathione

Diabetes and its compilations are caused by many factors. Antioxidant substances can be used to protect the body’s naturally occurring neurons. When used as an antioxidant enzyme, glutathione protects tissues from the oxidative damage experienced in Type 1 diabetes and it’s complications. Diabetic Neuropathy (DN) is a secondary complication of diabetes that specifically attacks the… Read more »