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Table 1 Study definitions of vascular complications

From: Service usage and vascular complications in young adults with type 1 diabetes

Complication

Complication present when:

Hypertension

Mean systolic or diastolic BP values ≥ 130/80 mmHg, respectively per annum, and/or prescription of anti-hypertensive medication

Retinopathy

Retinopathy documented

Nephropathy

At least one reported ACR measurement above laboratory threshold normal value

  1. ACR: Albumin to creatinine ratio. BP: Blood pressure.