Retinopathy in diabetic patients: importante risk factors

• Autor(a) principal: Silva, Simone Nascimento da
• Data de Publicação: 2023
• Outros Autores: Costa, Ana Maria Santos da, Soares, Jandson de Oliveira, Silva, Luciene da, Pontes, Alessandra Nascimento
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Revista JRG de Estudos Acadêmicos
• Texto Completo: http://revistajrg.com/index.php/jrg/article/view/568
• topic: Fatores de risco para a retinopatia diabética; Retinopatia diabética; Diabetes Mellitus; Risk factors for diabetic retinopathy; Diabetic retinopathy; Diabetes mellitus

Introduction: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common chronic complication of diabetes mellitus (MD) and can lead to vision loss and even blindness. Early prevention and treatment are essential to reduce the morbidity associated with DR. General objective: To carry out a detailed analysis of the main risk factors for DR in patients with diabetes, with the aim of providing relevant information to effectively prevent and treat the disease. Method: A study with a qualitative approach was conducted, using the research technique of literature review. Databases such as LILACS and SciELO were used to identify relevant publications on the subject of risk factors for DR. Articles published in Portuguese between 2019 and 2023, with specific keywords and clinical relevance criteria were selected. Results: Several studies addressed the risk factors for DR in patients with DM. Among the most relevant risk factors are the duration of diabetes, inadequate glycemic control, arterial hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, pregnancy and smoking. Furthermore, the presence of other diabetic complications, such as diabetic nephropathy, is also associated with a higher risk of developing DR. Discussion: DR is a serious and common complication of DM that can lead to vision loss and blindness. Therefore, managing risk factors is important to prevent the development of DR in patients with DM. Conclusion: Based on the bibliographic review, it is possible to promote discussions and develop effective intervention strategies so that health professionals can face the disease more adequately.