Chronic Complications Flashcards
What’s the leading cause of blindness in 20-65 years of age?
Diabetic retinopathy
How common is diabetic retinopathy in diabetic patients?
1/3 of them
Non-proliferative retinopathy is the earliest stage, what’s the most common cause of visual impairment by it?
Macular edema
What happens in proliferating retinopathy?
The growth of new capillaries and fibrous tissue on the surface of the retina
How do we treat diabetic retinopathy?
Via glycemic control, controlling blood pressure, and avoiding toboacco use
How do we treat proliferative retinopathy?
Via intravitreal injection
What do we give patients with diabetic nephropathy?
ACE inhibitors to reduce intraglomerular pressure
What’s the most common cause of end stage renal disease?
Diabetic nephropathy
What’s the most common lesion in diabetic nephropathy?
Diffuse glomerulosclerosis
What’s the most common complication of diabetes?
Diabetic nephropathy
What’s the most common type of peripheral neuropathy?
Distal symmetric polyneuropathy
What pattern does the loss of function in distal symmetric polyneuropathy take?
Stocking-glove pattern
