Diseases and Conditions
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Alternative medicine
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Coping and support
Preparing for an appointment
Prevention
The best way to prevent claudication is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. That means:
- Quit smoking if you're a smoker.
- If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar in good control.
- Exercise regularly. Aim for 30 to 45 minutes of exercise several times a week after you've gotten your doctor's OK.
- Lower your cholesterol and blood pressure levels, if needed.
- Eat foods that are low in saturated fat.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
