diabetic nephropathy

Question 1

main way to manage risk

Answer 1

tight glycemic control

Question 2

how common

Answer 2

most common type of ESRD

Question 3

2 main patho types

Answer 3

1. nodular glomerular sclerosis
   - hyline in one area of glom
2. diffuse glom sclerosis
   - throughout, also with HTN

Question 4

importance of microalbuniuria

Answer 4

if present, require strict glycemic control

Question 5

other important risk to manage

Answer 5

HTN

- ACE immed

Question 6

what is screening test

Answer 6

microalbuminuria