Strong Association Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Diabetic Retinopathy Indicated

ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#25thAACE–A trio of authors today reported their analysis of observational studies
revealed a significant association between vitamin D deficiency (VDD)
and diabetic retinopathy (DR), one of the leading causes of blindness
throughout the world.

Dr. Sikarin Upala, Dr. Jason Zhang and Dr. Anawin Sanguankeo analyzed
data from 13 studies involving more than 9,000 participants to arrive at
their conclusion, which was presented as an abstract at the American
Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 25th Annual
Scientific & Clinical Congress.

“Although the role of vitamin D in the pathogenesis of diabetic
retinopathy has been, and remains, an area of debate, our meta-analysis
of current evidence shows a statistically significant connection between
VDD and DR and suggest people with low vitamin D levels should be
screened for diabetic retinopathy,” said Dr. Sanguankeo.

The study authors further suggested that vitamin D supplementation as a
mechanism against the development of progression of DR, particularly in
older female patients, warrants further investigation.

About the American Association of Clinical
Endocrinologists (AACE)

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) represents
more than 7,000 endocrinologists in the United States and abroad. AACE
is the largest association of clinical endocrinologists in the world.
The majority of AACE members are certified in endocrinology, diabetes
and metabolism and concentrate on the treatment of patients with
endocrine and metabolic disorders including diabetes, thyroid disorders,
osteoporosis, growth hormone deficiency, cholesterol disorders,
hypertension and obesity. Visit our site at www.aace.com.

About the American College of Endocrinology
(ACE)

The American College of Endocrinology (ACE) is the educational and
scientific arm of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
(AACE). ACE is the leader in advancing the care and prevention of
endocrine and metabolic disorders by: providing professional education
and reliable public health information; recognizing excellence in
education, research and service; promoting clinical research and
defining the future of Clinical Endocrinology. For more information,
visit www.aace.com/college.

Contacts

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)
Mary
Green, 407-506-2960
mgreen@aace.com

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