Association between night blindness history and risk of diabetes in the Chinese population: a multi-center, cross sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Night blindness (NB), an important manifestation of VA deficiency, may be associated with the odds of diabetes. The aim of this study was to explore the probable association between NB history and diabetes in Chinese community-dwelling adults.

Methods

This multi-center, cross-sectional study enrolled a total of 5664 participants aged 18-82 years from eight sites in China. Information on demographics and medical history was collected using a standardized questionnaire. Diabetes was diagnosed based on the oral glucose tolerance test or a self-reported history. NB history was ascertained by a face-to-face interview with reference to the recommendation by the World Health Organization. Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the association between NB history and

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11520579 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature