Impact of peripheral artery disease on the quality of life of patients with diabetes mellitus

Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) has become one of the main problems of health, which might lead to a series of complications, such as peripheral vasculopathy. Purpose: The objectives of this study were to determine whether peripheral artery disease affects the quality of life and pain level and functionality of the foot in patients with DM. Methods: The sample consisted of 150 participants: with peripheral vasculopathy and DM, with DM, without peripheral vasculopathy, with neither DM nor peripheral vasculopathy. Questionnaires SF-12, EuroQol 5D, FFI, and the Manchester Foot Pain and Disability Index were used. Results: There were significant differences in the physical component of SF-12, in the visual health scale of EuroQol 5D and the functional component of the Manchester Foot Pain and Disability Index the best score was obtained by group C. Conclusion: Peripheral vasculopathy influences the quality of life of patients with DM and causes functional limitations.