Diabetes complications Flashcards
1
Q
Four types of diabetic neuropathy
A
Peripheral
Autonomic
Focal
Proximal
2
Q
GI autonomic neuropathy can cause…
A
Gastroparesis
3
Q
Hypo unawareness
Sexual dysfunction
Postural hypotension
A
Autonomic neuropathy
4
Q
Examples of focal neuropathy (2)
A
Bell’s palsy
Carpal tunnel
5
Q
Joint injury unimpeded by pain
A
Charcot joint
6
Q
Diabetic retinopathy changes (5)
A
Haemorrhage Micro aneurysm Exudates Venous beading New vessel formation
7
Q
Management of diabetic retinopathy
A
Laser photocoagulation
Anti VEGF
Vitrectomy
8
Q
Other eye diseases seen in diabetes (2)
A
Cataract
Glaucoma