Diabetic nephropathy Flashcards
1
Q
Diabetic nephropathy is the commonest cause of what 2 things?
A
- End stage renal failure
- CKD
2
Q
How does diabetes cause scarring of the glomerulus?
A
Chronic high level of glucose passing through the glomerulus
3
Q
How does diabetic nephropathy cause proetinuria?
A
Damage to the filtration membranes of the glomerulus by diabetes allows protein to be filtered into urine
4
Q
Patients with diabetes should have regular screening for diabetic nephropathy by testing which 2 things?
A
- U&Es
- Albumin:creatinine ratio in an early morning specimen
5
Q
Treatment is by optimising blood sugar levels and blood pressure - what is the treatment of choice in diabetics for blood pressure control?
A
ACE inhibitors
