Microvascular and macrovascular complications of diabetes mellitus Flashcards
1
Q
What are the microvascular complications of DM?
A
Small vessel complications
- Retinopathy- damage to retina
- Nephropathy- damage to kidney
- Neuropathy- damage to nerves
2
Q
What is the risk of developing microvascular complications strongly associated with?
A
The extent of hyperglycaemia (judged by HbA1c)