Peripheral Vascular Disease In Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is a ubiquitous disease which affects millions of Americans (7% of the US population), incurs significant comorbidities, and costs billions annually in health-care dollars. The morbidities associated with diabetes mellitus include a substantial increase in both small vessel (microvascular) and large vessel (macrovascular) diseases. The macrovascular effects of diabetes, causing serious morbidity and