TREATMENT FOR DIABETIC MICROVASCULAR AND MACROVASCULAR COMPLICATIONS

摘要

Disclosed herein is a method of preventing or retarding the progression of diabetic microvascular and macrovascular complications by chronically administering a therapeutically effective amount of gamma-tocopherol to a diabetic patient. It is further disclosed that a greater cytoprotective benefit is provided by administering a blend of gamma-tocotrienol and alpha-tocotrienol.