articleNew England Journal of MedicineJun 29, 2010BRONZE OA

Effects of Medical Therapies on Retinopathy Progression in Type 2 Diabetes

TAThe ACCORD Study Group and ACCORD Eye Study Group
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Abstract

Background

We investigated whether intensive glycemic control, combination therapy for dyslipidemia, and intensive blood-pressure control would limit the progression of diabetic retinopathy in persons with type 2 diabetes. Previous data suggest that these systemic factors may be important in the development and progression of diabetic retinopathy.

Methods

In a randomized trial, we enrolled 10,251 participants with type 2 diabetes who were at high risk for cardiovascular disease to receive either intensive or standard treatment for glycemia (target glycated hemoglobin level,

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Glycemic
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Retinopathy
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Internal medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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