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GLP-1 agonist treatment: implications for diabetic retinopathy screening.

Authors :
Varadhan L
Humphreys T
Hariman C
Walker AB
Varughese GI
Source :
Diabetes research and clinical practice [Diabetes Res Clin Pract] 2011 Dec; Vol. 94 (3), pp. e68-71. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Sep 08.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Rapid improvement in glycaemic control induced by GLP-1 agonist therapy could be yet another illustration of transient or permanent progression of diabetic retinopathy, similar to documented examples such as pregnancy and continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion. Specific guidelines would be needed to monitor this paradoxical phenomenon during treatment with GLP-1 agonists.<br /> (Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1872-8227
Volume :
94
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Diabetes research and clinical practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21906831
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diabres.2011.08.017