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Unrecognized Anemia in Patients With Diabetes

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Thomas, Merlin C., MacIsaac, Richard J., Tsalamandris, Con, Power, David, Jerums, George·2003·Diabetes Care

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OBJECTIVE—Anemia is common in diabetes, potentially contributing to the pathogenesis of diabetes complications. This study aims to establish the prevalence and independent predictors of anemia in a cross-sectional survey of 820 patients with diabetes in long-term follow-up in a single clinic. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS—A full blood count was obtained in addition to routine blood and urine test results for all patients over a 2-year period to encompass all patterns of review. Predictors of the most recent Hb concentration and anemia were identified using multiple and logistic regression analysis. RESULTS—A total of 190 patients (23%) had unrecognized anemia (Hb <12 g/dl for women and <13 g/dl for men). This prevalence is two to three times higher than for patients with comparable renal impairment and iron stores in the general population. Independent predictors for Hb were transferrin saturation, glomerular filtration rate (GFR), sex, albumin excretion rate, and HbA1c level (all P < 0.0001). Microalbuminuric patients were >2 times (odds ratio [OR] 2.3) and macroalbuminuric patients >10 times (OR 10.1) as likely to have anemia than normoalbuminuric patients with preserved renal function (GFR >80 ml/min). CONCLUSIONS—Anemia is a common accompaniment to diabetes, particularly in those with albuminuria or reduced renal function. Additional factors present in diabetes may contribute to the development of increased risk for anemia in patients with diabetes.

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Authors
Thomas, M. C., MacIsaac, R. J., Tsalamandris, C., Power, D., & Jerums, G.
Venue
Diabetes Care
Published
2003-04-01
Volume
26
Issue
4
Pages
1164-1169
ISSN
  • 0149-5992 (ISSN-L)
  • 1935-5548
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W2073115982
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347
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2
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8.20
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Thomas, M. C., MacIsaac, R. J., Tsalamandris, C., Power, D., & Jerums, G. (2003). Unrecognized Anemia in Patients With Diabetes. Diabetes Care. https://doi.org/10.2337/diacare.26.4.1164

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