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Review
. 1998 Jan;103(1):61-3, 66-8.
doi: 10.3810/pgm.1998.01.273.

Microvascular complications of diabetes. Strategies for managing retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy

E R Seaquist  1
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Microvascular complications of diabetes. Strategies for managing retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy

E R Seaquist. Postgrad Med. 1998 Jan.

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  • Postgrad Med 1998 May;103(5):38

Abstract

The microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus are responsible for a substantial portion of associated morbidity and mortality. Fortunately, recent evidence indicates that improved glycemic and blood pressure control can slow and perhaps even stop the development of retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy in diabetic patients. In addition, early recognition of these complications provides the opportunity for early treatment, which has been shown to preserve vision, renal function, and limb integrity. Screening for the early.

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