Complications Of Diabetic Foot Disease That Can Lead To Amputation
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), diabetic neuropathy, and skin conditions, including calluses, all of which are common among people with diabetes, can cause foot problems. If infection sets in, it can lead to amputation of a foot and leg. The American Podiatric Medical Association reports that doctors amputate more than 65,000 lower limbs each year because of diabetes-related complications. But regularly seeing a podiatrist can reduce the risk up to 85 percent.…
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