Several established risk factors increase the likelihood of developing or worsening diabetic retinopathy: Duration of diabetes : Longer disease duration significantly increases risk Poor glycemic control : Elevated HbA1c levels accelerate retinopathy progression Hypertension : Uncontrolled blood pressure compounds vascular damage Dyslipidemia : Abnormal lipid levels contribute to retinal exudates Pregnancy : Gestational changes can accelerate retinopathy Rapid glycemic improvement : Paradoxically, very rapid reduction in blood glucose can temporarily worsen retinopathy The American Diabetes Association recommends that adults with type 2 diabetes receive a comprehensive dilated eye examination at the time of diagnosis
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