Diabetic retinopathy incidence, predictors and its association with longitudinal fasting blood sugar level changes among diabetes mellitus patients in Ethiopia: joint model
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Article Title | Diabetic retinopathy incidence, predictors and its association with longitudinal fasting blood sugar level changes among diabetes mellitus patients in Ethiopia: joint model |
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ERA Journal ID | 200516 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Abuhay, Habtamu Wagnew, Lakew, Ayenew Molla, Wolde, Haileab Fekadu, Mengistu, Berhanu, Legesse, Mandefro Tadesse and Yenit, Melaku Kindie |
Journal Title | Frontiers in Endocrinology |
Journal Citation | 15 |
Article Number | 1363757 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2024 |
Publisher | Frontiers Research Foundation |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
ISSN | 1664-2392 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2024.1363757 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/endocrinology/articles/10.3389/fendo.2024.1363757/full |
Abstract | Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a global public health problem characterized by an elevated blood glucose level. Monitoring blood sugar levels is vital for effective diabetes management and preventing complications. However, the association between longitudinal biomarkers and the incidence of diabetic complications is often overlooked. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the incidence of diabetic retinopathy, predictors, and association with longitudinal fasting blood sugar level changes among diabetes mellitus patients in Ethiopia. Methods: A multicenter retrospective follow-up study was carried out in referral hospitals in Amhara region, Ethiopia. A random sample of 462 newly diagnosed DM patients was selected. The proportional hazard assumption was checked for the survival sub-model, and for the longitudinal sub-model, the normality assumption was checked. Then the joint modeling with time-dependent lagged parameterizations was fitted. Model assumptions and comparisons were checked. Finally, the hazard ratio with a 95% confidence interval (CI) with a corresponding P-value<0.05 was used to identify predictors. Results: In this study, Overall, 54 patients developed DR, and the incidence rate was 2.33 per 1000 person-months over the follow-up period, with a 95% CI of [1.78, 3.05]. Rural residence (AHR = 2.21, 95% CI: [1.21, 4.05]), hypertension co-morbidity (AHR = 3.01, 95% CI: [1.85, 6.53]), and longer duration of DM (>5 years) (AHR = 2.28, 95% CI: [1.91, 5.15]) were important predictors for the incidence of DR. In addition, the incidence of DR was substantially correlated with the time-dependent lagged value of FBS change (AHR = 4.20, 95% CI [1.62, 10.85]). Conclusions: In this study, the incidence of diabetic retinopathy was somewhat high when compared to prior similar studies in Ethiopia. A joint model of longitudinal fasting blood sugar level changes was significantly associated with an increased risk of DR. Besides, being rural residence, hypertension co-morbidity, and a longer duration of DM were significant predictors for the incidence of DR. Therefore, public awareness, an integrated care approach, and prioritizing glycemic control are highly recommended. |
Keywords | diabetic mellitus; incidence; fasting blood sugar; diabetic retinopathy; joint modeling; Ethiopia |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 510599. Medical and biological physics not elsewhere classified |
Byline Affiliations | University of Gondar, Ethiopia |
School of Health and Medical Sciences |
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