Diabetic Nephropathy Flashcards
1
Q
diabetic nephropathy
A
kidney disease with a background of diabetes
2
Q
causes
A
hyperglycaemia smoking hypertension hyperlipidaemia poor control of diabetes
3
Q
signs
A
poor hypoglycaemic control
oedema
increased polyuria
nausea + vomiting
4
Q
investigations
A
urinalysis - +++ protein
ACR in an early morning sample
5
Q
management
A
better control of diabete
ACEI, good control of hypertension
6
Q
what will the kidneys look like on imaging
A
bilateral shrunken kidneys or normal
