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Waist Circumference Link to DR

Obesity measure linked to diabetic retinopathy risk in US adults

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8 Key Takeaways

  • 1

    The study links WWI to a 32% increased risk of DR in type 2 diabetes.

  • 2

    Conducted on 2,001 adults from NHANES data (2005-2018).

  • 3

    Significant findings among women, older adults, and non-Hispanic Whites.

  • 4

    Identified a threshold effect at WWI of 1

  • 5

    3

  • 6

    WWI may be a more sensitive obesity measure than BMI.

  • 7

    Suggests mechanisms include inflammation and insulin resistance.

  • 8

    Further research needed to confirm findings across diverse populations.

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Waist Circumference Link to DR

Obesity measure linked to diabetic retinopathy risk in US adults

  • by The Ophthalmologist

  • November 14, 2025

  • 3 min

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