Association between abdominal obesity and diabetic retinopathy in patients with diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Previous studies have reported different opinions regarding the association between abdominal obesity and diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). In this study, we aimed to investigate this problem through a systematic review and meta-analysis to provide a basis for clinical interventions.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted in the PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases up to May 1, 2022, for all eligible observational studies. Standardized mean differences (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were evaluated using a random-effects model in the Stata software. We then conducted, publication bias assessment, heterogeneity, subgroup and sensitivity analyses.

Results

A total of 5596 DR patients and 17907 non-DR patien

SUBMITTER: Fu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9815584 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature