[Antioxidants in the combined therapy of diabetic angiopathies].

The participation of free-radical oxidation of lipids and polymers in the pathogenesis of diabetic angiopathies is analysed. The structure of the system of antioxidant protection and the mechanisms of damage to the vascular wall macromolecules in diabetic angiopathies is suggested. The protective effects of antioxidants in experimental studies and clinical practice are discussed. The conditions for and the principles of applying antioxidants in complex therapy of diabetic angiopathies are suggested.