Correlation Of Body Mass Index With Severity Of Diabetic Retinopathy In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a serious microvascular complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus, contributing significantly to vision loss worldwide. Body mass index (BMI) has been proposed as a potential risk factor influencing the severity of DR, but findings have been inconsistent. This study aims to evaluate the correlation between BMI and DR severity in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted on patients with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus. Data collection included BMI measurements, DR Grading. Pearson’s correlation was used to assess the relationship between BMI and DR severity.

Results:  A positive correlation was observed between BMI and DR severity.

Conclusion: This study highlights a significant association between BMI and the severity of DR in patients with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus, suggesting that higher BMI may contribute to DR progression in type 2 Diabetes mellitus. These findings suggest that obesity management may play a role in mitigating DR progression.