Abstract
The aim of this study was to examine the possible association of vitamin D deficiency with diabetic retinopathy in 75 young Japanese type 1 diabetic patients. A multivariate regression analysis, duration of diabetes and vitamin D deficiency were independent determinants of diabetic retinopathy.
Keywords:
Retinopathy; Type 1 diabetes; Vitamin D deficiency.
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MeSH terms
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25-Hydroxyvitamin D 2 / blood*
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Adult
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Blood Glucose / metabolism*
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / blood
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / complications*
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / epidemiology
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Diabetic Retinopathy / blood
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Diabetic Retinopathy / epidemiology
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Diabetic Retinopathy / etiology*
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Female
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Glycated Hemoglobin / metabolism*
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Humans
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Incidence
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Japan / epidemiology
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Male
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Risk Assessment*
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Risk Factors
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Vitamin D Deficiency / blood
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Vitamin D Deficiency / epidemiology
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Vitamin D Deficiency / etiology*
Substances
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Blood Glucose
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Glycated Hemoglobin A
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hemoglobin A1c protein, human
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25-Hydroxyvitamin D 2