Retinopathy is most likely to be seen with: (A) IDDM of 5 years duration, (B) NIDDM of 8 years duration, (C) Gestational diabetes, (D) Juvenile diabetes staed before pubey
Answer is A. Complication of Retinopathy/nephropathy takes 5 years to develop in type 1 diabetes. Complication of Retinopathy/nephropathy takes 15-20 years to develop in type 2 diabetes.