Complications Flashcards
1
Q
How frequently are people with diabetes attend eye screening?
A
Yearly
2 yearly if not evidence of retinopathy
At time of diagnosis
2
Q
What education about foot care is provided to T2D patients
A
Daily check - entire surface of both feet including between the toes
Foot emergencies and who to contact
Footwear advice - avoid tight fitting
Nail-cutting advice.
3
Q
What causes complications
A
https://www.medicinescomplete.com/#/content/martindale/7200-a1-10-l
Glycation of proteins and other biological macromoleculales
4
Q
What are macrovascular complication?
A
HTN, IHD
5
Q
What microvascular tissue damage?
A
Important factor in development of diabetic nephropathy and retinopathy, neuropathy.
