title: Peripheral vascular disease in diabetes mellitus.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD.
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: DeLawter
mesh_terms: 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