Macrovascular complications Flashcards
1
Q
What 3 cardiovascular problems does diabetes increase the risk of?
A
stroke, PVD, coronary artery disease
2
Q
true or false-lipid lowering therapy in diabetes is giving to people over age of 35 regardless of their baseline cholesterol level.
A
False- its over the age of 40
3
Q
when should aspirin be administered?
A
in hypertension
4
Q
what are some psychiatric complications with diabetes?
A
schizophrenia, depression, eating disorders, bi-polar
5
Q
what is the increase fold in patients with diabetes and psychiatric disease
A
2-4 fold increase
