18) Macrovascular complications Flashcards
1
Q
Microvascular complications are about……
A
sugar whereas macrovascular complications are about BP/lipids
2
Q
Risk factors for atherosclerosis:
A
Hyperglycaemia Hypertension LDL Waist circumference Insulin resistance
3
Q
What does hyperglycaemia significantly reduce?
A
life expectancy
4
Q
Why are macrovascular conditions systemic?
A
multiple arterial beds affected
5
Q
What must treatment to reduce CVD risk be?
A
not just focussed on BGC
-must look at lipids + BP + smoking
6
Q
3 types of diabetic feet:
A
Neuropathic-numb + warm + dry + foot pulses + ulcers at pp
Ischemic-cold + pulseless + ulcers at margin
Neuro-ischamic=numb + cold + pulseless + ulcers at pp & margin
7
Q
Why might the diabetic foot be dry?
A
Autonomic neuropathy-no excretions on foot
8
Q
3 signs of DKA:
A
Hyperglycaemia
Ketones in urine
Metabolic acidosis
