Body Mass Index: A Risk Factor for Retinopathy in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
The aim of the study was to investigate whether body mass index (BMI) independently or in correlation with other risk factors is associated with diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression. The study included 545 patients with type 2 diabetes. According to DR status, they were divided into three groups: g...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/436329 |