Published On Jun 8, 2019
Complications of DM
1. Acute Complications:
A. Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic syndrome (HHS)
B. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
2. Chronic Complications:
A. Microvasular ( daibetic cadiomyopathy, daibetic nephropathy, daibetic neuropathy, daibetic retinopathy, daibetic encephalopathy)
B. Macrovascular ( stroke, coronary artery disease, myonecrosis, diabetic foot)
*** Pathogenesis of microvascular complications:
1. polyol pathway
2. Advanced Glycation End Products ( AGE)
3. Ptotein Kinase C ( PK C) activation
4. Oxidative Stress
5. Hexosamine pathway
6. Growth Factors & cytokines
** Pathogenesis of macrovascular complications:
1. Atheroscelerosis
2. Hypercoagulability
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