Peripheral Artery Disease, Diabetes, and Reduced Lower Extremity Functioning

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Authors

Nancy C. Dolan · Northwestern University

Kiang Liu · Northwestern University

Michael H. Criqui · University of California, San Diego

Philip Greenland · Northwestern University

Jack M. Guralnik · National Institute on Aging

Cheeling Chan · Northwestern University

Joseph R. Schneider

Abstract

Subjects with PAD and diabetes have poorer lower extremity function than those with PAD alone. This difference in functioning appears to be largely explained by diabetes-associated neuropathy, differences in exertional leg symptoms, and greater cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes.

Topics & Keywords

Peripheral Artery Disease Management Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 25, Issue 1, pp. 113-120

DOI: 10.2337/diacare.25.1.113

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