17 - Chronic DM complications Flashcards
1
Q
polyol pathway and which DM complication it most contributes to
A
in hyperglycemia, inc levels of aldose reductase > converts glucose to sorbitol > can’t be metabolized and disrupts osmotic balance
most important in retinopathy
2
Q
how long does it take to get retinopathy w/ poor glycemic control in DM?
A
5 yrs from dx
3
Q
which type of DM has more problems w/ nephropathy?
A
type 1
4
Q
range for microalbuminuria
A
30-300 mg/d
5
Q
MC chronic complication of DM
A
neuropathy
6
Q
neuropathy finding that most closely correlates w/ CV risk in DM pt
A
erectile dysfunction
7
Q
4 features of diabetic dyslipidemia
A
inc fraction of small dense LDL
dec HDL
hyperTGs
postprandial lipemia
8
Q
risk of taking multiple types of cholesterol lowering meds
A
rhabdomyolysis
