Question

A 75-year-old with symptomatic PAD has diabetes and continues to smoke. He asks about diabetes targets and limb outcomes. Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes management should be coordinated and may improve limb outcomes

Answer

Glycemic control is unrelated to limb outcomes

Answer

Insulin always worsens PAD

Answer

Only foot surgery helps

Answer

No need for foot care

Practice question

A 75-year-old with symptomatic PAD has diabetes and continues to smoke. He asks about diabetes targets and limb outcomes. Which statement is true?