diabetic nephropathy Flashcards
1
Q
chronic high levels of glucose pass through glomerulus causing…
A
scarring –> glomerulosclerosis
2
Q
why protienuria with diabetic nephropathy
A
due to damage to glomerulus allowing protein to be filtered from blood to urine
3
Q
diabetic screening for this
A
albumin:creatinine ration
U&Es
4
Q
management
A
optimise blood sugar levels and blood pressure
ACEI drug of choice - should be started in pt w diabetic nephropathy even if normal BP
