R 3.4 Diabetic Nephropathy Flashcards
What is the different in class IIa and IIb renal pathology classification?
IIa has mesangial expansion that is greater than the lumen in 25%
Patients with nephropathy almost always have ______.
Retinopathy
What are some of the risk factors associated with diabetic nephropathy?
Age, genetics, BP, glycemic control, race, GFR, etc.
What are the associated diseases that can lead to albuminuria in type 2 diabetes?
HF, HTN, prostate disease, or infection
How low do you want to keep the BP?
Patients with nephropathy almost always have ______.
Retinopathy
What are some of the risk factors associated with diabetic nephropathy?
Age, genetics, BP, glycemic control, race, GFR, etc.
What are the associated diseases that can lead to albuminuria in type 2 diabetes?
HF, HTN, prostate disease, or infection
What are the protein restrictions for someone with microalbuminuria? Macroalbuminuria?
0.8-1 mg/day
What level should the HgbA1c be at as part of glycemic control?
