What are the symptoms of PAD in Diabetes?

Dr Prashant Vas, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about Ischaemic Diabetic Foot ulcers. He explains that these occur due to lack of blood supply to the foot in the arteries of the leg. He also discusses Neuropathy-Ischaemic ulcers which are caused by both lack of blood supply as well as damage to the nerves of the leg by Diabetes.

In this short video, Mr Shalhoub talks about how often foot checks should be done for people with diabetes and peripheral vascular disease.

Mr Joseph Shalhoub, Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon explains what healthcare professionals mean when they use the term 'Rest Pain' with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD or narrowing of the arteries). He explains it happens due an inadequate supply of blood to the feet. He goes on to explain that people with Diabetes may not experience this as the nerves have been damaged.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about why people with diabetes develop problems with their feet. He talks about neuropathy being the main problem as well as Peripheral Vascular Disease.

Mr Joseph Shalhoub, Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon talks about Atherosclerosis which is responsible for PAD or narrowing of arteries to the feet affects other part of the body too. He explains how the process causes narrowing to the arteries of the heart, the kidneys, the brain and elsewhere.

Mr Joseph Shalhoub, Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon talks about why people with Diabetes might develop Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) - narrowing of the arteries which supply the foot. He talks about blood sugar control being important in this.