Diabetic peripheral vascular disease is a condition where the arteries in the legs and/or arms narrow as a result of the buildup of fatty plaque. This fatty plaque is known as lipid deposits. Diabetic peripheral vascular disease is also known medically as a condition called atherosclerosis. In this case, when the atherosclerosis develops in the legs (and less often in the arms) it is referred to as diabetic peripheral vascular disease.  People with diabetes are at a 20 times greater risk of developing diabetic peripheral vascular disease as is the general population that is not diabetic.

Along with diabetes, other risk factors for peripheral vascular disease include inactivity, smoking, advanced age (for example, it is more common after age 50), high stress levels, a history of heart disease, and high cholesterol.

What are the Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Vascular Disease?

The main symptom of diabetic peripheral vascular disease …

Diabetic disease needs to be taken seriously and treated effectively. Without proper diagnosis and treatment, diabetes can lead to serious complications and death!

Diabetic disease is a metabolic condition that is caused one of two ways. It can be caused when the pancreas does not produce an adequate amount of the insulin hormone (type 1 diabetes). It can also be caused when the cells in the body become resistant to the insulin hormone (type 2 diabetes). Regardless of the type of diabetes, the ramifications are the same if insulin is not produced or absorbed properly.

The insulin hormone helps the fat and muscle cells in the body absorb and metabolize blood sugar properly. If there is a problem with insulin, blood sugar cannot be used properly. This can lead to serious organ damage.

Diabetic Renal Disease Complications

Diabetic kidney disease occurs when blood sugar needs to be expelled …