Chronic Complications

Question 1

What is angiopathy divided into ?

Answer 1

Microbadcular vs macrovascular

Question 2

Microvascular complications are(3)

Answer 2

Retinopathy - eyes
Kidney- nephropathy
Nerves - neuropathy

Question 3

What do we get nerve damage?

Notes
Foot injury and ulcerations can happen without patient ever having pain
- increase amputation

Answer 3

Metabolic imbalances

Question 4

Notes
Patient teaching
Proper footwear
Avoidance of foot injury
Skin and nail care
Daily inspection of feet
Prompt treatment
Refer to podiatry

DONT CUT TOE NAILS

DILIGIENT WOUND CARE FOR FOOT ULCERS
NON HEALING WOUNDS ON LOWER LEGS