Regular Walks Give Diabetics a Leg Up On Health
CHICAGO, Ill. -- Diabetics face more than food restrictions to regulate the disease. In some cases, diabetics have increased risk of losing a toe, foot or leg. Here’s why:
PAD - Know the Risks of Peripheral Arterial Disease
Donna Parks had a sensation of heaviness in her legs for a couple of years – then sharp, stabbing pains began.
Peripheral Arterial Disease Resources
"Hardening of the arteries" is a common disease that causes arteries to become clogged with plaque, much like old water pipes can become clogged with debris or lime. The condition can cause heart attacks and strokes, but another effect of cardiovascular disease is peripheral arterial disease (PAD), also called peripheral vascular disease, which affects the extremities, usually the toes, feet and legs. If you have PAD, you most likely have artery disease throughout the body.