HbA1c variability as an independent predictor of diabetes retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes

ConclusionsHbA1c variability is an independent predictor of DR in patients with type 2 diabetes in Asia. It may play a greater role in DR development than mean HbA1c does when the mean value of HbA1c variability index is above 0.75%, indicating that aggressive A1c lowering strategies may, in fact, contribute excessively to risk of DR in patients with type 2 diabetes; steady decline of A1c should be taken into consideration.
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research