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What is the prevalence of arteriosclerosis obliterans and its associated risk factors in diabetic and non-diabetic subjects?
What is the prevalence of arteriosclerosis obliterans and its associated risk factors in diabetic and non-diabetic subjects?
The study highlights a high prevalence of peripheral arterial disease in diabetic patients, which is strongly driven by age, hypertension, and smoking rather than glycemic control.
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High ASO prevalence in diabetes associated with age, hypertension, and smoking; supports targeted screening but leaves causal role of glycemic control open.
Beach et al. (1980) studied this question.
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