Influence of Diabetic Retinopathy on the Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Mortality in Patients with Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes.

Yu-Hsuan LiWayne Huey-Herng SheuI-Te Lee

Published in: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy (2020)

The obesity paradox exists in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. The presence of DR appears to significantly influence the shape of the association between BMI and mortality.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
diabetic retinopathy
insulin resistance
cardiovascular events
glycemic control
optical coherence tomography
cardiovascular disease
weight gain
risk factors
metabolic syndrome
body mass index
weight loss
adipose tissue
high fat diet induced
physical activity