Diabetic retinopathy and the effect of pregnancy
Pregnancy is associated with increased risk of development and progression of diabetic retinopathy (DR). Although pregnancy does not have any long term effect on DR, progression of retinopathy changes occur in 50%-70% of cases. The greatest risk of worsening occurs during the second trimester and pe...
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Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia
2010
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