Epidemiology of microangiopathy in type 1 diabetes mellitus. A review.

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Epidemiology of microangiopathy in type 1 diabetes mellitus. A review.

Diabete & metabolisme - 1 Jan 1993

Borch-Johnsen K

Abstract excerpt

Diabetic nephropathy and diabetic retinopathy represent the two most important microangiopathic complications in Type 1 diabetic patients. Diabetes duration is the most important risk factor for both these complications. In the classic, juvenile-onset Type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetic patient n...

Topics

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Diabetic Angiopathies
Genetic Markers
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
HLA Antigens
Humans
Prognosis
Risk Factors

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