Cross-sectional analysis shows 34.3% prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in type 2 diabetes patients, highlighting significant risk factors including glycemic control and hypertension.
Key Points
About 34.3% of type 2 diabetes patients were affected by diabetic retinopathy, indicating a major public health issue.
Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy was the most common form, affecting 62.5% of cases observed.
Key risk factors linked to diabetic retinopathy included a diabetes duration over 10 years and poor glycemic control.
The findings suggest the necessity for regular screenings and better management strategies in Punjab to mitigate vision loss.