Neuropathy is common in people that suffer from diabetes. Neuropathy is damage to the nerves that can be caused by diabetes, chemotherapy, or trauma. Little is known about the biology of peripheral artery disease in patients with diabetes. It is peripheral artery disease that causes neuropathy in patients with diabetes.
Peripheral artery disease affects around 12 million people in the US, but it is unknown how many of those people have diabetes. In one study it was revealed that one in five symptomatic people that have peripheral artery disease also have diabetes. This number is likely low because many people that have PAD do not know that they have it because the symptoms aren't extremely prevalent.
It is commonly asked, "What is the difference between diabetic neuropathy vs. peripheral artery disease?" There is not much of a difference because of how closely they are related. Diabetic neuropathy occurs due to peripheral artery disease.
Arteries narrowing causes a reduction in the flow of blood to the lower limbs. The lack of blood to the nerves can damage the nerves. In some cases, patients that have diabetic neuropathy caused by PAD may require an amputation. It is important for people who develop long-lasting, chronic wounds to have an evaluation done to determine if they may be at risk
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