Diabetic nephropathy

avatar
Created by
Elise Parkin

Cards (6)

  • What is diabetic nephropathy?
    Kidney damage caused by T1/2 diabetes
  • What are some signs and symptoms of diabetic nephropathy?
    HTN
    Retinopathy
  • What are some risk factors for diabetic nephropathy?
    HTN
    Family history
    Obesity
    Smoking
  • What are some investigations for diabetic nephropathy?
    Urinalysis
    Urinary albumin:creatinine ratio
    Serum creatinine and eGFR
    Kidney USS
  • What is the management of diabetic nephropathy?
    Tight glycaemic control
    Restrict dietary protein
    BP <130/80
    Statins
    ACEi/ARB
  • What is the first sign of diabetic nephropathy?
    Microalbuminuria