Diabetic retinopathy treated with laser photocoagulation and the indirect effect on glycaemic control.
| Title | Diabetic retinopathy treated with laser photocoagulation and the indirect effect on glycaemic control. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2014 |
| Authors | Praidou, A., Androudi S., Brazitikos P., Karakiulakis G., Papakonstantinou E., Tsinopoulos I., & Dimitrakos S. |
| Journal | J Diabetes Res |
| Volume | 2014 |
| Pagination | 158251 |
| Date Published | 2014 |
| ISSN | 2314-6753 |
| Keywords | Aged, Biomarkers, Diabetic Retinopathy, Down-Regulation, Hemoglobin A, Glycosylated, Humans, Laser Coagulation, Lasers, Gas, Male, Middle Aged, Prospective Studies, Time Factors, Treatment Outcome |
| Abstract | PURPOSE: To identify any possible relation between glycaemic control and previous laser photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy.METHODS: Seventy-two patients with diabetes were included in the study and were separated into 2 groups according to previous treatment (group A) or not (group B) with argon laser photocoagulation. Glycaemic control was estimated by measuring blood levels of HbA1c in four consecutive measurements.RESULTS: Blood levels of HbA1c in group A were significantly lower 3, 6, and 12 months after laser treatment as compared to blood levels of HbA1c before laser treatment (7.1 ± 0.4% versus 7.6 ± 0.9%, 7.2 ± 0.2% versus 7.6 ± 0.9%, and 7.1 ± 0.2% versus 7.6 ± 0.9%, resp., all P < 0.05). Blood levels of HbA1c in group B did not differ significantly in four consecutive measurements.CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that we should anticipate a better glycaemic control in cases of patients with diabetes previously treated with laser photocoagulation. |
| DOI | 10.1155/2014/158251 |
| Alternate Journal | J Diabetes Res |
| PubMed ID | 25136642 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC4127248 |
