The peripheral atherosclerotic profile in patients with type 1 diabetes warrants a thorough vascular assessment of asymptomatic patients

ConclusionsPeripheral artery disease is often undiagnosed in asymptomatic patients with DM1. However, its presence may change medical management in a substantial percentage of cases, highlighting the potential benefit of a thorough vascular assessment on these patients.

Source: Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews - November 20, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Authors: L ía Nattero‐Chávez, Sandra Redondo López, Sara Alonso Díaz, Marta Garnica Ureña, Elena Fernández‐Durán, Héctor F. Escobar‐Morreale, Manuel Luque‐Ramírez Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research