Diabetic Angiopathies
| Definition: |
VASCULAR DISEASES that are associated with DIABETES MELLITUS. |
| Notes: |
coord IM with specific vascular dis (IM) + specific type of diabetes |
| Also Called: |
Microangiopathy, Diabetic |
Diabetic Angiopathies Categories.
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Diabetic Foot - Ulcers of the foot as a complication of diabetes. Diabetic foot, often with infection, is a common serious complication of diabetes and may require hospitalization and disfiguring surgery. The foot ulcers are probably secondary to neuropathies and vascular problems. |
Diabetic Angiopathies Definitions and Terms
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