Case Study- Macrovascular and Microvascular Complications of Diabetes

• Macrovascular complications are related to cardiovascular system. The patient has a controlled blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
• Microvascular complications are due to high blood glucose levels for a longer period of time, which is demonstrated through HbA1c levels. The microvascular complications involve neuropathy, nephropathy and retinopathy. The patient has developed neuropathy, if it is not treated amputation will be required.