The present invention relates to methods of treating a disorder associated with glucose mediated cell damage in a subject comprising administering to the subject an agent that modulates the expression of one or more miRNAs in a damaged cell or cells of the subject. The present invention also relates to compositions for treating a disorder associated with glucose mediated cell damage comprising an agent that modulates the expression of one or more miRNAs in a damaged cell or cells. The invention also relates to methods of diagnosing a disorder associated with glucose mediated cell damage in a subject, including diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy.
