Health concerns for a person with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and Diabetes.

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Health concerns for a person with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and Diabetes.

Mr Joseph Shalhoub talks about how people with PAD and Diabetes may have similar narrowing of arteries which supply other parts of the body. You and your Healthcare providers should be aware of possible problems with blood supply to the heart, kidneys and brain to prevent complications.

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