Department of Ophthalmology, Late Baliram Kashyap Memorial Government Medical College, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, India
Research Article
Correlation between Risk Factors and Severity of Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Tertiary Care Centre, Bastar District of Chhattisgarh
Author(s): Anusha Singh, Shagufta Amin, Chhaya Shori* and Mani Kiran Kujur
BACKGROUND AND AIM
Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a chronic sight threatening state and a major cause of blindness worldwide. It affects 10% of patients with diabetes. It is therefore important to intensively control the risk factors of DR to reduce the onset and progression of DR. The study is aimed to assess the correlation between severity of DR with lipid profile, BMI, HbA1c and blood pressure among the type 2 diabetic patients at the GMC and Hospital, Jagdalpur.
METHODS
This was a prospective study involving 100 diabetic patients diagnosed with DR conducted over duration of six months. Retinal findings were correlated to serum fasting lipids levels, blood pressure, body mass index and HbA1c values.
RESULTS
This study included 100 participants with DR. Systolic blood pressure, Triglyceride lev.. View More»
