Volume : IV, Issue : X, October - 2014

The Evaluation of HbA1c Levels With Diabetic Retinopathy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Seema C, Nayak Vittal I, Aluri B, Mirdehghan

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The metabolic deregulation associated with diabetes mellitus causes secondary changes in multiple organ systems. American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends HbA1c of < 7 % as target for good glycemic control, higher levels were associated with micro and macrovascular complications. Duration of diabetes was the strongest predictor of retinal changes. The objective of our study was to determine the prevalence, frequency and severity of diabetic retinopathy in association with HbA1c levels in type 2 diabetics.50 diabetic patients who came for visual disturbance were assessed for presence of retinal changes using dilated fundoscopy, slit lamp microscopy with 78D lens and all the necessary investigations.This study shows male preponderance, long duration of diabetes, use of OHA, poor glycemic control, prehypertensivepatients not on medication and patients with microalbuminuriahad a significant advancement in retinopathy changes .Also dyslipidemia was also equally contributing factor.

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Seema C,Nayak Vittal I,Aluri B, Mirdehghan The Evaluation of Hba1c Levels With Diabetic Retinopathy in Type 2 Diabetis Mellitus Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.4, Issue : 10 October 2014

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