Association of Abnormal Renal Profiles and Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema in an Asian Population With Type 2 Diabetes

Abstract

Abnormal renal profiles at baseline, including a high serum creatinine level, low estimated glomerular filtration rate, and high urinary ACR, were associated with the development of PDR in patients with type 2 diabetes. A high baseline urinary ACR was associated with DME. Abnormal mean follow-up renal profiles were still correlated with new-onset PDR after adjusting for baseline values. Aggressive treatment for chronic kidney disease may have a role in preventing the deterioration of DR.