Aim To evaluate the need for vitreo-retinal care for suburban and rural communities of
southwestern Nigeria. Methodology A retrospective review of patients with posterior …

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing worldwide, with the largest
increase being observed in regions with rapidly growing economies. In many regions, there …

A major aim of glucose-lowering therapy in people with diabetes is to delay or prevent the
late-developing complications of diabetes that threaten the quality and duration of life. While …

Vitamin A deficiency has been associated with impaired fetal pancreatic development and
increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In 1962, mandatory margarine …

The ubiquity and burdens (morbidity, mortality, and costs) of diabetes have grown and will
continue to increase globally, disproportionately affecting vulnerable subpopulations and …

The eight papers included in this doctoral thesis were made during my position as a clinical
research assistant at the Department of Neurology, Bispebjerg Hospital. All papers are …

AIMS: To examine cardiovascular preventive and renal protective treatment for different
ethnic groups with diabetes in primary care. METHODS: The study population included …

AIMS: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in
people with diabetes in South Asia. The CARRS Translation Trial tests the effectiveness …

Background It is not well-known to what extent evidence-based medications, such as β-
blockers, hypolipidemic medications, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, are …

OBJECTIVE: To study the patterns of hypoglycaemic treatment in our community and to
estimate the prevalence of known and drug-treated diabetes mellitus. METHODS: From all …