Identification of Risk Factors for the Development of Diabetic Retinopathy Among Palestinian Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Oadi N Shrateh Mohammad O AbdelhafezSuheir EreqatLana Naser El DeinSalam Iriqat

Published in: Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism (2024)

Longer duration of T2DM, HbA1c >7%, physical inactivity and insulin use were all independently associated with the presence of DR. Furthermore, a secondary or higher educational level and obesity demonstrated independent and inverse associations with the development of DR.

Keyphrases

diabetic retinopathy
type diabetes
physical activity
optical coherence tomography
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
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mental health
glycemic control
risk factors
skeletal muscle
body mass index
high fat diet induced