Naslov
Šećerna bolest i ateroskleroza
(Diabetes Mellitus and Atherosclerosis)

Autori
Metelko, Željko ; Babić, Zdravko ; Pavlić-Renar, Ivana

Izvornik
Medicus (1330-013X) 1 (2000); 25-33

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, ostalo

Ključne riječi
šećerna bolest ; ateroskleroza ; rizični čimbenici ; liječenje
(diabetes mellitus ; atherosclerosis ; risk factors ; treatment)

Sažetak
Diabetes mellitus is characterised by absolute or relative insulopenia which results in hyperglycemia and, over longer period of time, chronic micro- and macrovascular complications, complications on nerves, and basal membranes of different tissues. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Croatia is 2.37% (0.07% autoimmune insulin dependent type 1, and 2.3% type 2 diabetes mellitus) which data approximately equal to those from developed countries. Atherosclerosis leads as a cause of death and disability in the developed world. Thickening of arterial wall especially affects certain regions of circulation (coronary arteries, arteries that supply the central nervous system, renal arteries) causing flow limitation or arterial occlusion, as well as aneurysmal increasing of lumen caliber. Atherosclerosis in diabetes mellitus is more extensive and occurs earlier than in general population, causing a great deal of excess mortality in the diabetic population. Common risk factors of diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis are dyslipoproteinemia, obesity and incorrect diet, physical inactivity, hypertension, cigarette smoking, psychological profil, and hyperuricemia. Glycemic control, serum lipid levels and blood pressure values lower than in non-diabetic persons are of particular importance in the treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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