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The Return of Aldose Reductase Inhibitors: Could an Old Idea Finally Pay Off?

A hand holding a diabetes medication tablet in front of an anatomical heart illustration with diabetic complication icons representing the nerves, retina, kidneys, and polyol pathway research.

Diabetes care has advanced dramatically over the past decade. While therapies such as GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors have transformed glucose management and cardiovascular outcomes, many patients continue to develop long-term complications. Could an older therapeutic target finally provide the missing piece? Interest in aldose reductase inhibitors for diabetes …

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Could This Heart Scan Detect Diabetes Damage Before Symptoms Appear?

Cardiologist reviewing speckle-tracking echocardiography showing global longitudinal strain analysis for early diabetic cardiomyopathy detection.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of illness and death among people with diabetes. However, one of the most concerning complications, diabetic cardiomyopathy, often develops quietly for years before symptoms emerge. During this silent phase, routine echocardiograms frequently show a normal ejection fraction, creating a false sense of reassurance. Fortunately, …

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