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what is the most frequent complication of diabetes?

major cause of mortality in DM II
heart disease (50%)
HgbA1C: 7%

Glucose (3 month average): ?
140 mg/dl
best test to use for screening for proteinuria
albumin/creatinine ratio
definition of microalbuminuria

macroalbuminuria?
30-300 mg

> 300 mg
diabetic gastropathy is characterized by ___
gastroparesis and delayed gastric emptying
albumin/creatinine ratio that is indicative of microalbuminuria
> 30 mg/g
***glucose level that indicates disturbed neutrophil function and subsequent immune compromise
> 150 mg/dl
possible protective measures for the diabetic foot
daily inspection
never go barefoot
moisturize (NOT between toes)
prescription shoes
podiatry
how often should diabetics get their A1C levels checked?

eyes dilated?
quarterly

annually