Jan 25, 2025 · If you have diabetes, you're at higher risk for many related health problems, including foot or leg amputation. That's when you have surgery to remove a limb or a digit like …

Even after amputation, it's important to follow your diabetes treatment plan. People who've had one amputation are at higher risk of having another. Eating healthy foods, exercising regularly, …

May 15, 2024 · People with diabetes have a higher risk of amputations. Learn how to reduce your risk.

Apr 11, 2025 · 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 …

People with diabetes are more susceptible to foot problems, often because of two complications of the disease: nerve damage (neuropathy) and poor circulation. Peripheral neuropathy …

For people with diabetes, amputations lead to permanent disability, high rates of chronic pain and depression, and sometimes the loss of the ability to be productive in society. Q: Does the risk …

Apr 23, 2025 · Diabetes can increase the risk of amputation of the feet due to complications. Learn about amputation with diabetes, why it happens, and how to prevent it.

Every 3 minutes and 30 seconds in the United States, a limb is amputated due to diabetes. Amputations are on the rise in the United States— 160,000 people with diabetes undergo …

Jul 7, 2025 · Sometimes the infection is so severe that toes, the foot, or part of the leg must be removed by surgery (amputation). Amputations are done if the foot or leg can't be saved or if …

Jul 2, 2025 · Diabetes affects millions of Americans, impacting various aspects of health and quality of life. Among the most serious complications is the increased risk of lower limb …