Retinopathy and macro-albuminuria in type 2 diabetic patients
Phoksunthorn, T.; Thatsnarong, D.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 90(4): 684-687
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 17487122 Document Number: 2919
Objective: To identify the correlation between the development of retinopathy and macro-albuminuria and the other risk factors for the retinopathy in type 2 diabetic patients.Material and Method. This is a cross-sectional study. The authors studied 201 patients suffering from diabetes type 2. Fundoscopy was performed by ophthalmologists. Macro-albuminuria was assessed by urine strip (URICAN). Duration of diabetes, hypertension, and history of peripheral neuropathy were also evaluatedResults: The over all prevalence of retinopathy was 26.4% (53 patients). The diabetic retinopathy had significant correlation with the history ofperipheral neuropathy (p = 0. 01). There was no significant correlation between high blood pressure and retinopathy (p = 0. 32). The prevalence of macro-albuminuria was 14.43% (30 patients). Diabetic retinopathy and macro-albuminuria were strongly correlated (p < 0.001).Conclusion: Macro-albuminuria is associated with diabetic retinopathy in type 2 diabetic patients and is a reliable marker for the retinopathy.
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