Complications of Type 2 Diabetes Among Aboriginal Canadians: prevalence and associated risk factors.

摘要: Despite a dramatically increasing burden of type 2 diabetes in Aboriginal Canadian communities (1–5), relatively little information is available regarding the prevalence of, and risk factors for, complications this population (6). Although previous studies have documented micro- macrovascular disease Canadians with diabetes, majority these reports relied heavily on hospital records, chart reviews, registries These approaches may underestimate magnitude because only those severest are included, standardized methods infrequently used to document complications. The objective present research project was systematically determine, using validated methods, among who identify that associated conditions. The Sandy Lake Diabetes Complications Study has been presented detail previously Briefly, all community members known were invited participate; 189 250 (76%) eligible subjects enrolled, although sample size varies given time-limited access certain equipment. Participants older than nonparticipants more likely be male but did not differ treatment. Signed informed consent obtained from participants, study approved by First Nation Band Council Mount Sinai Hospital Ethics Review Committee. We measures assess retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy, cardiovascular factors, as described Digital fundus photography performed nonmydriatic retinal camera, …