Endocrine System and Disorders- Notes from Slideshow (quiz 3) PART 2 Flashcards
Microvascular Complications of Diabetes
- Eye
- Kidney
- Neuropathy
Macrovascular Complications of Diabetes
- Brain
- Heart
- Extremities
Microvascular Complications of Diabetes: Eye Pathology
High BS and BP can damage vessels
Microvascular Complications of Diabetes: Eye Complications
Causes
- Retinopathy
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
Microvascular Complications of Diabetes: Kidney Pathology
- High BP damages vessels
2. High BS overworks kidneys
Microvascular Complications of Diabetes: Kidney Complications
Causes: neuropathy
Microvascular Complications of Diabetes: Neuropathy Pathology
High BS damages nerves in PNS
Microvascular Complications of Diabetes: Neuropathy Complications
Causes
- Pain
- Numbness
- Feet wounds
- Infection
- Gangrene
Macrovascular Complications of Diabetes: Brain Pathology
Increased risk of stroke and cerebrovascular disease
Macrovascular Complications of Diabetes: Brain Complications
Causes
- Transient ischemic attack
- Cognitive impairment
Macrovascular Complications of Diabetes: Heart Pathology
High BP and insulin resistance increase risk of CAD
Macrovascular Complications of Diabetes: Heart Complications
CAD
Macrovascular Complications of Diabetes: Extremities Pathology
Narrowing blood vessels decrease perfusion in legs
Macrovascular Complications of Diabetes: Extremities Complications
Causes:
- PVD
- slow healing foot wounds
- gangrene
Prevalence of DMT1 out of all types of DM
5-10%