What is Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)?

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.

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.

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 explains the benefits of stopping smoking for people with Diabetes. He talks about it being a risk factor for Peripheral neuropathy (damage to the nerves to the feet) as well as for Peripheral Vascular Disease (narrowing of arteries supplies the feet) and Coronary Artery disease (narrowing of arteries to the heart).