That causes tissue damage. The feet are most at risk of tissue damage. If tissue damage is very bad, then toes, feet, or even legs may need to be removed amputated. But blood sugar and cholesterol levels can be controlled. This is done with nutrition and exercise. Stopping smoking, losing weight, and taking medicine may also help. And correct foot care is very important for people with PAD.
Was this helpful? Yes No Tell us more. Check all that apply. Though PVD can be treated to relieve symptoms, prevention is really the best medicine. Carefully monitor your blood glucose levels and focus on healthy habits to keep your blood vessels clear. By subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Health Topics. Health Tools. Type 2 Diabetes. Finally, the small but important Steno-2 trial demonstrated that to significantly reduce peripheral vascular disease, ischemic events and mortality in type-2 diabetes, intensified multifactorial treatment of all modifiable risk factors is needed.
Therefore, to prevent micro- and macrovascular complications, like PVD, in type-1 and type-2 diabetes, intensive therapy, targeting glycemia and all other modifiable cardiovascular risk factors, should be initiated as soon after diagnosis as possible and maintained in a safe way throughout life. Other symptoms include foot wounds that are slow to heal, one foot being much colder than the other or gangrene.
In severe cases, foot or leg amputation may be needed. People with diabetes are already at an increased risk for PAD. There's an even greater chance of developing PAD if one or more of these additional risk factors is present:. A number of the above risk factors can be controlled to reduce the chance of developing PAD or slow its progression.
It's especially important for people with diabetes to keep blood glucose levels under control.
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