Abstract | AIM: METHODS: A total of 490 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus lasting for ≥10 years were divided into DR and no diabetic retinopathy (no DR) groups. Their basic information was collected, including age, sex, and duration of diabetes mellitus, as well as pertinent laboratory data. Potential correlations between these factors and DR were evaluated using multivariate analysis. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that total cholesterol is a protective factor against DR. Specifically, it was confirmed that high levels of total cholesterol reduce the risk of DR. These findings may provide a basis for new diet and lifestyle guidelines for patients with diabetes mellitus.
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Authors | Yanli Liu, Chunwen Duan, Dejia Fang, Yi Liu, Hanchun Xu, Yarong Zheng, Yaling Xuan, Lili Wang, Lin Ye, Rui Su, Meixia An |
Journal | Journal of diabetes and its complications
(J Diabetes Complications)
Vol. 33
Issue 10
Pg. 107383
(10 2019)
ISSN: 1873-460X [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 31371129
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Age Factors
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Bilirubin
(blood)
- Cholesterol
(blood)
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
(blood, complications)
- Diabetic Retinopathy
(blood, epidemiology, prevention & control)
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Protective Factors
- Risk Factors
- Time Factors
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