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Severity of diabetic retinopathy severity with renal function and body fat in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A hospital-based cross-sectional study in India.

Alwin Kurian Raju, Jojo Pullockara, Thomas Cheriyan

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Alwin Kurian RajuDepartment of Nephrology, Apollo Adlux Hospital, Karukkuty, Cochin, Kerala, India.
Jojo PullockaraDepartment of Nephrology, Apollo Adlux Hospital, Karukkuty, Cochin, Kerala, India.
Thomas CheriyanDepartment of Ophthalmologist, Retina and Uvea Specialist, Little Flower Hospital and Research Centre, Angamaly, Kerala, India.

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Abstract

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) severity and renal impairment are important complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, the relationship between them and body fat percentage (BFP) is not known. Hence, a cross-sectional study was conducted on 166 patients aged 30-70 years that measured DR severity, renal function and body fat percentage (BFP) using traditional clinical and anthropometric assessments. This data shows DR severity was related to measurable deterioration in renal parameters and raised body fat percentage (BFP). Thus, we show the understanding of the inter-relationships between microvascular and metabolic-related complications of diabetes. Increased screening earlier may help risk stratify and potentially facilitate comprehensive management of the patient in the clinical setting.

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anthropometrybody fat percentagecross-sectional studyDiabetic retinopathydurnin-womersley methodmicrovascular complicationsrenal dysfunctionrisk stratificationskinfold thicknesstype 2 diabetes mellitus

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PMID41623743
PMCPMC12859273

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