Basal assessment and definitions
retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy, Diabetes, microangiopathy, diabetes
RETINOPATHY, NEUROPATHY, NEPHROPATHY, DIABETES, BLOOD, MICROANGIOPATHY, COMPLICATIONS, DIABETES
At the baseline in-person clinical appointment, we enrolled the participants after verification of the inclusion criteria compliance and the exclusion criteria. Epidemiological data, working data and diabetes history were recorded. Diabetes complications were diagnosed in accordance with the American Diabetes Association criteria 2021: microangiopathy was diagnosed in the presence of retinopathy, neuropathy and/or nephropathy (Anthropometric parameters (weight, height, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, hip circumference) were measured using standardized methods. Blood samples were obtained from all participants for the measurement of basal glucose, HbAHealth-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) was evaluated through EsDQoL questionnaire (