PAD reduces blood flow to the legs and can cause pain while walking. Here’s what the research shows: • STRIDE: Semaglutide improved walking capacity in people with PAD and type 2 diabetes. • STARDUST: A small study explored whether liraglutide could improve blood flow in the...
Did you know exercise is a powerful treatment for symptomatic PAD (narrowing or blockage of arteries in the legs or arms)? It’s called Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) and it can improve walking ability and reduce leg symptoms. How is SET different from going to the gym? 🏋️...
As PAD Awareness Month continues, let’s talk about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and what the symptoms can mean. PAD occurs when arteries supplying the legs become narrowed, reducing blood flow. The Rutherford classification describes clinical severity: 🔹 0 – Asymptomatic...