INDIRECT EFFECT ON GLYCAEMIC CONTROL OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY PATIENTS TREATED AT TERTIARY CARE CENTRE MUZAFFARPUR WITH LASER PHOTOCOAGULATION

Dr. Rajnath Singh; Dr. Archana; Dr R.K Singh

Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

INDIRECT EFFECT ON GLYCAEMIC CONTROL OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY PATIENTS TREATED AT TERTIARY CARE CENTRE MUZAFFARPUR WITH LASER PHOTOCOAGULATION

Dr. Rajnath Singh, Dr. Archana, Dr R. K Singh

Abstract :

Aims and objectives: To identify any possible relation between glycaemic control and previous laser photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy. Methods: Hundred patients with diabetes were included in the study and were separated into 2 groups according to previous treatment (group A) or not (group B) with argon laser photocoagulation. Glycaemic control was estimated by measuring blood levels of HbA1c in four consecutive measurements. Results: Blood levels of HbA1c in group A were significantly lower 3, 6, and 12 months after laser treatment as compared to blood levels of HbA1c before laser treatment (7.1 � 0.4% versus 7.6 � 0.9%, 7.2 � 0.2% versus 7.6 � 0.9%, and 7.1 � 0.2% versus 7.6 � 0.9%, resp., all 𝑃 < 0.05). Blood levels of HbA1c in group B did not differ significantly in four consecutive measurements. Conclusion: Our results suggest that we should anticipate a better glycaemic control in cases of patients with diabetes previously treated with laser photocoagulation.