diabetic nephropathy Flashcards
1
Q
diabetic nephropathy - screening + prevention
A
test microalbuminuria by measuring urinary albumin:creatinine ratio (ACR)
lifestyle - smoking, lipids, HTN
ACEis slow progression
2
Q
diabetic nephropathy - features (ie outcomes of nephron loss)
A
HTN
macrovascular disease
proteinuria
renal impairment