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ea0020p420 | Diabetes and Cardiovascular | ECE2009

Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and its relation with other risk factors

Nelaj Ergita , Gjata Margarita , Lilaj Ilda , Bare Orledia , Sadiku Edite , Collaku Ledio , Klosi Jola , Tase Mihal

Background: Micro and macroangiopathy are two major complications of diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) and nephropathy (ND) which represented microangiopathy, are present early in type 2 diabetes. Macroangiopathy represented by atherosclerotic process assessed through intima-media thickness (IMT) of carotid artery. Microalbuminuria (MI) predictor of ND is associated with DR in type II diabetic patients and is a reliable marker of DR. The aim was to search for association bet...