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Yes, lifestyle changes can help prevent or manage PAD. These include quitting smoking, managing diabetes, controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels, regular exercise, and maintaining a healthy diet.

Risk factors for PAD include smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, family history of vascular disease, and age, especially over 50.

Diagnosis may involve physical exams, imaging tests (like Doppler ultrasound), and ankle-brachial index (ABI) measurements. Treatment may include lifestyle changes, medications, angioplasty, stenting, or surgery, depending on the severity of the condition. Early diagnosis and management are crucial to prevent complications.