title: [Update on Current Care Guideline: Diabetic retinopathy].
abstract: Good treatment of diabetes decreases the risk of diabetic retinopathy. The goals of the treatment are adequate glucose balance, blood pressure and prevention of metabolic syndrome. Every patient with diabetes should regularly be screened for diabetic retinopathy. Timely and efficient treatment of retinopathy significantly decreases the risk of visual impairment.
authors.forename: Paula
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Summanen
authors.forename: Vuokko
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Kallioniemi
authors.forename: Jorma
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Komulainen
authors.forename: Lars
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Eriksson
authors.forename: Heikki
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Forsvik
authors.forename: Kustaa
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hietala
authors.forename: Sirkku
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tulokas
authors.forename: Gunvor
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Von Wendt
mesh_terms: D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000517:prevention & control; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors