A Warning to Diabetics: Amputations are on the Rise
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Doctors across the globe are reporting double and even triple the number of diabetic limb amputations in 2020 as they had in 2019. What’s behind this dramatic increase?
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A Visit to the Podiatrist Can Prevent Unnecessary Amputations
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The leading cause of amputations in the U.S. is vascular disease, or disease of the blood vessels. Vascular disease in the feet is called peripheral arterial disease (PAD) which is a blockage in the arteries that provide blood to your feet. You and your podiatrist can play an important role in preventing amputations.
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