Association Between Levels of Magnesium and Diabetic Retinopathy in Diabetic Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PubMed
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- #Diabetic Retinopathy
- #Magnesium
- #Type 2 Diabetes
- Lower magnesium levels are found in type 2 diabetic patients with diabetic retinopathy compared to those without, based on a meta-analysis of 17 studies.
- The association is consistent across most study subgroups, though influenced by geographic region, study design, and publication year.
- Magnesium levels are also significantly lower in proliferative diabetic retinopathy versus non-proliferative forms.
- Evidence suggests a potential link between hypomagnesemia and diabetic retinopathy, but the certainty of evidence is rated low.
- The review recommends that clinicians consider monitoring and adjusting magnesium levels in type 2 diabetes patients.