The relationship between macrovascular complications, HbA1c levels, diabetes duration, and obesity in patients with type 2 diabetes: a retrospective analysis

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between glycemic control (HbA₁c), duration of diabetes, and body mass index (BMI) and macrovascular and microvascular complications (MACV and MICV) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Material and Methods: In this retrospective cross-sectional study, baseline data from 902 individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) at the Diabetes Outpatient Clinic of Istanbul Training and Research Hospital were evaluated. Participants were classified based on HbA₁c level (5 years), and BMI (