The authors present a review of information on the incidence éf obliterations of peripheral ves- sels, incl.their own experience, with a group of diabetic patients. Attention is paid to the pathop- hysiology of affections of peripheral vessels. In the final part data on the relationship of lipids or their fractions and the development of obliteration of peripheral vessels are presented.

        Key words: Hyperlipoproteinaemia - Obliteration of the peripheral vessels - Diabetic angiopathy -