"Diabetic retinopathy" is a condition that affects the eyes of people with diabetes. It happens when high levels of sugar in the blood damage the tiny blood vessels in the eyes, leading to vision problems and potential loss of sight. Full definition
However, prior to this research led by the University of Birmingham, published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, there had been no published studies assessing the impact of OSA on the progression of diabetic retinopathy in patients with Type 2 diabetes. (sciencedaily.com)
In addition, they recently demonstrated that ADORA2A variants offer significant protection against the development of diabetic retinopathy in type - 1 diabetes. (genome.gov)
The patients were assessed for diabetic retinopathy using specialist retinal imaging, while OSA was assessed using a home - based, multi-channel cardio - respiratory portable device. (sciencedaily.com)