A 61-year-old man presents with a 5-year history of pain in both legs during exercise. He has been treated for diabetes for 8 years. His fasting blood glucose is 280 mg/dL. Which of the following best explains the pathogenesis of leg pain in this patient?
Correct Answer: Atherosclerosis
Description: The extent and severity of atherosclerotic lesions in medium-sized and large arteries are increased in patients with long-standing diabetes. Leg pain during walking or exercise, which forces the patient to stop or limp (intermittent claudication) is typically a complication of atherosclerosis involving the major arteries of the lower extremities. Peripheral neuropathy (choice D) is a complication of diabetes but is an unlikely cause of claudication. Diabetes does not cause vasculitis (choice E).Diagnosis: Atherosclerosis
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