type 2 diabetes - microvascular complications

Question 1

4 major microscopic complications?

Answer 1

1. retinopathy
2. nephropathy
3. erectile dysfunction
4. Neuropathy

Question 2

Retinopathy - signs and ix

Answer 2

1. signs - visual acuity

2. Opthalmoscopy

Question 3

Nephropathy - Ix

Answer 3

1. Urine sample of ACR - significant proteinuria dipstick
2. reduction eGFR
3. Elevated creatinine

Question 4

Neuropathy - signs

Answer 4

1. Glove and stocking abnormal sensation
2. muscle wasting
3. Ulceration
4. Loss of sensation and absent reflexes