Foot infections and unhealed ulcers are the primary cause of diabetes-related amputations, with the latter preceding more than 80 per cent of amputations. “They were going to have to come off, ...

For a person with diabetes, damage to the skin on the feet can lead to ulceration and, in some cases, the need for amputation. Nerve damage and circulatory problems that occur with diabetes can ...

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In these ants, injuries to legs sometimes call for amputation or cleaning, depending on the severity. These amputations, in turn, save the life of the ant. It’s an amazing discovery, to say the least.

White had known that amputation was a risk of Charcot's foot but had hoped the day would never come. Doctors completed a below-the-knee amputation of her right leg. At first, things were going well.

Unmanaged diabetes can lead to amputations, usually of the toes, feet, or legs. Causes include reduced blood flow or peripheral neuropathy. Managing your blood sugar may help prevent it.

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Two UN experts on Thursday demanded Iran halt imminent finger amputations for three jailed men, calling the punishment a violation of international law against torture. “Iran must immediately ...

People who have these muscle of join conditions could be eligible to claim up to £750 each month from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The payments come from the disability benefit ...

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Objective The goal of the study was to determine whether complications of diabetes well-known to be associated with death such as cardiovascular disease and renal failure fully explain the higher ...

Black people like Ball, outspoken father of two NBA players and a rap star, are up to four times more likely to undergo diabetes-related amputations than Whites. This article originally appeared on ...