Volume : X, Issue : III, March - 2020

Microalbuminuria and low hemoglobin as risk factors for the occurrence and increasing severity of diabetic retinopathy.

Dr. Varada. S. N. Kameswari

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Aim: To assess the influence of urinary microalbuminuria and hemoglobin concentration on the occurrence and severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR). Materials and Methods: In this prospective cross–sectional study carried out over a period of 1 year, type 2 diabetic patients seeking ocular evaluation for DR were assessed for presence and severity of DR. Results: out of 100 patients were included in the study. DR of any grade was seen in 43 patients, Duration of diabetes (P < 0.001), microalbuminuria (P < 0.001) and low hemoglobin (P = 0.001)were found to be highly significant risk factors for the development and increasing severity of DR. Conclusion: Microalbuminuria and low hemoglobin are strong predictors for DR, in type 2 diabetics., Although not directly involved in the pathogenesis, microalbuminuria can help in identifying patients at risk for more severe diabetic eye disease. Microalbuminuria warrants intensive monitoring of both retinal and renal status. The hemoglobin levels should be monitored regularly in diabetic patients to detect and treat anaemia so that we reduce one risk factor for DR.

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MICROALBUMINURIA AND LOW HEMOGLOBIN AS RISK FACTORS FOR THE OCCURRENCE AND INCREASING SEVERITY OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY., Dr. Varada.S.N.Kameswari INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-10 | Issue-3 | March-2020

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