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08/21/2018 / By Russel Davis

Look to your feet for the first signs of diabetes

Thorough foot assessment may prove effective in identifying patients at risk of developing diabetes and subsequent foot ulceration. Certain risk factors such as foot deformities, joint issues, and foot perfusion may indicate the risk of developing foot ulcers, according to a study published in the journal Diabetes Care, the flagship publication of the American Diabetes Association […]

10/20/2017 / By JD Heyes

Obesity-induced diabetes in the U.K. behind more than 160 amputations per WEEK; most die within 5 years

The obesity-related diabetes disaster continues unabated in the United Kingdom, triggering a rash of amputations that may be causing premature death in 80 percent of patients. As reported by the U.K.’s Daily Mail, the obesity epidemic is feeding into a record-high 160 amputations per week, according to the most recent health figures, which adds up […]

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