C-reactive Protein, Body Mass Index, and Diabetic Retinopathy

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Authors

Laurence Shen Lim · Singapore National Eye Center

E Shyong Tai · National University Health System

Paul Mitchell · Vision Cooperative Research Centre

Jie Jin Wang · University of Sydney

Wan Ting Tay · Singapore Eye Research Institute

Ecosse L. Lamoureux · Singapore Eye Research Institute

Tien Yin Wong

Abstract

Persons with diabetes who had higher levels of CRP and BMI were less likely to have DR. Further research is needed to understand the interrelationship role of inflammation, body weight, and microvascular complications.

Topics & Keywords

Retinal Diseases and Treatments Retinal Imaging and Analysis Glaucoma and retinal disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science

Volume 51, Issue 9, pp. 4458-4458

DOI: 10.1167/iovs.09-4939

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