Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes and PAD Both PAD and diabetes are growing global problems linked strongly to one another. Diabetes is a vascular disease caused by the body’s inability to produce enough insulin, which the body needs to break down sugar as too much sugar in the bloodstream can cause serious damage to … Continue reading
Smoking’s detrimental impact on health is a well-known fact, highlighted by the pervasive warnings concerning lung damage and cancer. However, the extent of smoking’s dark secrets extends beyond common knowledge, particularly regarding its effect on blood vessels. In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of how smoking influences blood vessels and the shocking … Continue reading
People living with diabetes have an increased risk of developing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) – a serious condition which reduces blood flow to the lower extremities, often causing pain, weakness, or numbness in the legs. If not detected early and treated properly, PAD can lead to lower limb amputation, cardiovascular disease, or even death. Even … Continue reading
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Thinking Outside the Box May Lead to Better Treatment Recognizing PAD as an independent disease is a shift from the norm, but a necessary step forward to increase awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of this life-threatening disease. This forward-thinking approach is garnering support from many in the medical community and was detailed … Continue reading
Effective management of PAD may cut lower-extremity amputations by 20% by 2030: AHA (medicaldialogues.in)… Continue reading