The Compounded Risk
The ADA reports that people with diabetes are at significantly increased risk for lower-extremity amputation, particularly when peripheral neuropathy and PAD coexist.
The AHA further states that PAD is not just a leg problem — it is a marker of widespread atherosclerosis and increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
This means that foot symptoms may indicate broader cardiovascular disease.
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