Diabetic nephropathy Flashcards by Abbie McGuire | Brainscape

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screening?

A

albumin:creatinine ratio and eGFR

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how does diabetes cause nephropathy?

A

chronically high GLC –> glomerulosclerosis (scarring) –> proteinuria

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management?

A

optimise BG and BP, ACEi (regardless of BP)

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