Tag Archive: peripheral artery disease
Diabetes Awareness Month: How Diabetes Can Affect Circulation in Your Legs and Feet
November is National Diabetes Month, an opportunity to bring more attention to diabetes and the health problems that can develop alongside it. Blood sugar is an important part of diabetes management, but it is not the only part of the body affected. Over time, diabetes can also affect the blood vessels and nerves that help […]
National PAD Awareness Month: Know the Signs of Peripheral Artery Disease
September is National Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of a vascular condition that can affect mobility, comfort, and circulation in the legs and feet. PAD can be easy to overlook because its symptoms often resemble other common problems. Leg cramping may seem like overexertion, numbness may be blamed on neuropathy, […]
How Cold Weather Affects Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
If you’re living with peripheral artery disease (PAD), winter can bring more than just colder temperatures, it can increase discomfort, worsen leg symptoms, and make daily activities feel more challenging. PAD already limits blood flow to the legs due to narrowed arteries, and cold weather places additional strain on a vascular system that’s already working […]