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FREE PAD SCREENINGS
September is National Peripheral Vascular Disease Awareness Month. Legs For Life is sponsoring hundreds of free PAD screenings for those at risk for PAD, September 22-28. To find out if there is a site near you, go to our web site www.vdf.org and link to the Legs For Life web site. Or, call 877-357-2847.

GROWING ARTERIES
A recent study in The Lancet medical journal reported some improvement in endurance on treadmill tests after patients received protein injections to stimulate new blood vessel growth in the leg arteries. Although many years of research are required, it is still encouraging that some day this may provide help to people suffering from PAD.

DIABETES MONTH
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Contact your local ADA chapter to find out about participating in activities in your area.