Association between albuminuria and prevalent diabetic retinopathy in type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study with exploratory analysis by carotid plaque status - Takeaways - MDSpire

Association between albuminuria and prevalent diabetic retinopathy in type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study with exploratory analysis by carotid plaque status

  • By

  • Nan Li

  • Huihui Wu

  • Miaomiao Xu

  • Xiuming Zhu

  • Yiming Li

  • Jie Wen

  • Yuehua Zhao

  • Jiong Wang

  • Chi Liu

  • July 15, 2026

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    The study examined the association between urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) and prevalent diabetic retinopathy (DR) in type 2 diabetes patients.

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    Among 502 participants, 18.9% were found to have diabetic retinopathy, with higher lnACR associated with prevalent DR in adjusted logistic regression.

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    The modified Poisson sensitivity analysis showed an attenuated association between lnACR and DR that did not reach statistical significance.

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    Exploratory analyses indicated that the lnACR–DR association was numerically larger among participants with carotid plaque, but not statistically significant.

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    The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and findings should not be interpreted as evidence for changes in ophthalmic screening practices.

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Association between albuminuria and prevalent diabetic retinopathy in type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study with exploratory analysis by carotid plaque status

  • by Nan Li, Huihui Wu, Miaomiao Xu, Xiuming Zhu, Yiming Li, Jie Wen, Yuehua Zhao, Jiong Wang, Chi Liu

  • July 15, 2026

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