Risk Factors Associated with Diabetic Retinopathy with and without Macular Edema in Recently Diagnosed Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.
Ana Cristina García-UlloaLiliana Pérez-PeraltaSalvador Jaime-CasasAida Jimenez-CoronaDavid Rivera-De-la-ParraEnrique Octavio Graue-HernándezSergio Hernández-Jiméneznull nullPublished in: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy (2024)
Our study provides insights into the association between risk factors and DME. We found a statistically strong association between HbA1c levels, age, and ACR. Patients with poor metabolic control should undergo an extensive medical examination to screen for DME, which may be related to the chronicity of DM and renal damage.