Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the major public health problems that account for morbidity, mortality, and disability worldwide. The presence of DM increases the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD), as well as accelerates its course, making these patients more susceptible to ischemic events and impaired functional status. Unfortunately, alternative treatments for vascular complications in diabetes are poorly researched. Physiotherapy (kinesitherapy combined with different physical therapy agents) in individuals with DM and coexisting PAD may offer an important complementary therapy alternative. Early therapeutic measures can significantly improve patient outcomes, reduce cardiovascular risk, and improve daily life quality. The article provides an update on the current state of knowledge on physiotherapy interventions in the course of DM in patients with coexisting PAD.

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糖尿病并发周围动脉疾病患者：物理治疗干预知识的现状

糖尿病 (DM) 是导致全世界发病、死亡和残疾的主要公共卫生问题之一。糖尿病的存在会增加外周动脉疾病 (PAD) 的风险，并加速其病程，使这些患者更容易发生缺血事件和功能状态受损。不幸的是，糖尿病血管并发症的替代疗法研究很少。对 DM 和共存 PAD 患者的物理治疗（运动疗法结合不同的物理治疗药物）可能提供重要的补充治疗选择。早期治疗措施可以显着改善患者的预后、降低心血管风险并改善日常生活质量。本文提供了对共存 PAD 患者的 DM 病程中物理治疗干预的最新认识。