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HTN Dx
> 140/80 x 2 Readings
HTN Goals
< 140/80
<130/80 supported by JNC-7 & AHA
consider in younger pts
HTN Dietary Mods
Na < 1500 mg/day
8-10 servings/day fruits and veg
2-3 servings/day low-fat dairy
Minimal EtOH (2/day for men, 1 for women)
Increase exercise
Lipid Goals
TC < 200
TG < 150
HDL > 40 (50 w/women)
LDL <100 (<70 DM + CHD)
Lipid TLC
Sat fat < 7% of calories
< 200 mg cholesterol/day
Inc. Omega-3
Inc. viscous fiber (10-25 g/day)
Plant stanols/sterols (2 g/day)
Weight loss
Increased exercise
Statin + TLC
All pts w/DM + CHD
All Pts w/DM - CHD & > 40 yo w/1+ CHD RF
Lower risk pts w/LDL >100 or multiple CHD RFs
Primary Antiplatelet Prophylaxis
DM w/10 yr risk >10%:
Men > 50yo (Women > 60 yo)
AND 1+
HTN, Smoking, Dyslip, Albuminuria, FH of CHD
Secondary Antiplatelet Prophylaxis
DM + Hx of CHD
ASA not recommended when...
DM w/10yr risk <5%
Men < 50
Women<60
ASA allergy
CV risk factor assessment in DM pt
Performed annually
Dyslipidemia
HTN
Smoking
FH of premature coronary disease
Micro/Macroalbuminuria
DM + CHD
ACEi / ARB
ASA
Statin
DM + prior MI
ADD Beta-Blocker
DM + CHF
Avoid TZDs
Metformin (if renal fxn stable)
Nephropathy
Test microalbuminuria (2-3 x in 3-6 months to Dx)
Test SCr annually
30-299 -> micro
300+ -> macro
Nephropathy Tx
0.8-1 g/kg/day protein
ACEi (or ARb unless T1DM)
Use ARB if SCr > 1.5 w/macroalbumin in T2DM
Retinopathy
Annual dialated comprehensive eye exam
Non-proliferative -> proliferative (vitreous hemorrhage, fibrosis, retinal detacment)
Neuropathy Pathophys
Conversion of glucose to sorbitol and fructose -> increased oxidative stress -> ishemia
Neuropathy Testing
Pin prick
Vibration
10-g monofilament
Ankle reflexes
Neuropathy Tx
TCAs
Anticonvulsants (gabapentin, pregabalin*, carbamazepine)
Duloxetine (FDA approved)
Venlafaxine
Topical capsaicin
Tramadol
NSAIDs
Autonomic Neuropathy
Resting tachycardia
Orthostatic hypotension
Gastroparesis
Constipation
Diarrhea
Fecal incontinence
ED
Retrograde ejaculation
Bladder dysfunction
Foot Car RFs
Previous amputation
Past foot ulcer history
Peripheral neuropathy
Foot deformity
Peripheral vascular disease
Visual impairment
Diabetic nephropathy
Poor glycemic control
Cigarette smoking
Immunizations
Flu annually
Pneumococcal (once pre & once post 65 yo)
Hep B (between 19-59 yo; consider in 60+)
Author
jcbarbery
ID
214855
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Endocrine: DM Complications
Description
An overview of complications associated with diabetes mellitus
Updated
2013-04-21T19:08:15Z
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