Proliferative diabetic retinopathy as the initial presenting feature of type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is an autoimmune disorder caused by the destruction of the pancreatic beta cells, which produce insulin. Individuals with T1DM usually require at least 3-5 years to develop microvascular complications in comparison to people with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), who may develo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2023-12-01
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Series: | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports |
Online Access: | https://edm.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/edm/2023/4/EDM22-0406.xml |