Correlation of Triglyceride-Glucose Index with Diabetic Retinopathy in Diabetic Patients in Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Correlation of Triglyceride-Glucose Index with Diabetic Retinopathy in Diabetic Patients in Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

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  • Saurav Thapa

  • Anup Ghimire

  • Bijay Kunwar

  • Binay Aryal

  • Aramva Bikram Adhikari

  • Arati Karakheti

  • Mani Prasad Gautam

  • February 7, 2026

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    Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of preventable visual impairment, with nearly one-third of diabetes patients affected globally.

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    The triglyceride-glucose index is a validated marker of insulin resistance, useful for assessing diabetic complications in resource-limited settings.

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    This study aimed to evaluate the TyG index as a screening tool for diabetic retinopathy among patients in Nepal.

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    A cross-sectional study at Bir Hospital included adult diabetes patients, assessing their TyG index and diabetic retinopathy severity.

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    Findings may provide insights into the relationship between insulin resistance and diabetic retinopathy in the South Asian population.

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Correlation of Triglyceride-Glucose Index with Diabetic Retinopathy in Diabetic Patients in Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

  • by Saurav Thapa, Anup Ghimire, Bijay Kunwar, Binay Aryal, Aramva Bikram Adhikari, Arati Karakheti, Mani Prasad Gautam

  • February 7, 2026

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