Association of Triglyceride Glucose Index with Prevalence and Incidence of Diabetic Retinopathy in a Singaporean Population.

Kumari NeelamKhin Chaw Yu AungKeven AngSubramaniam TavintharanChee Fang SumSu Chi Lim

Published in: Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) (2023)

TyG index is a good predictor for DR prevalence and incidence. It can also be a secondary treatment target for patients with optimally controlled levels of HbA1c.

Keyphrases

risk factors
diabetic retinopathy
optical coherence tomography
blood glucose
type diabetes
combination therapy
blood pressure
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance