Does Vitamin D Deficiency Affect Diabetic Retinopathy?: A Primary Care Survey and Literature Review
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Our survey looked at current practice amongst GPs in the West Midlands where there is a high percentage of ethnic minorities who are predisposed to VDD as well as being diabetics. Clinicians need to be aware of the relationship between VDD and DR, with a view to tackling both where possible. We recommend investigating VD levels and commencing treatment early, in the light of the literature reviewed.
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تاریخ انتشار 2017