Guidelines Highlight Key Approaches for Managing Diabetic Retinopathy, Neuropathy, and Foot Care

Recent guidelines by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommend addressing diabetic retinopathy with proper glycemic control, blood pressure, and lipid management. Intensive management can delay or prevent retinopathy progression, and screening is advised for all individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Guideline Updates: Managing Hyperglycemia With Comorbidities and Precision Medicine

Recent guideline recommendations highlight the need to manage hyperglycemia alongside comorbidities and risk factors, rather than in isolation. Long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT-2 inhibitors are recommended for patients with cardiorenal risk factors due to their protective effects.