Peripheral vascular disease in diabetes mellitus.
In caring for diabetic patients, we must broaden our focus beyond just treatment of hyperglycemia and begin to view diseases of the vascular system as critical sites for preventive efforts.
DeLawter
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Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003925:Diabetic Angiopathies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors