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How the RAGE Receptor Fuels Chronic Inflammation (and Can Lead to Glaucoma in Diabetes)

Diabetes doesn’t just raise blood sugar. It silently triggers inflammation that can lead to blindness. At the center of this is a receptor called RAGE, which responds to sugar-damaged proteins (AGEs) by setting off a chain reaction of damage in the eyes, nerves, and blood vessels. In this post, we break down how the AGE–RAGE pathway fuels eye disease and the steps you can take to stop it.

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