More than 100,000 Diabetes-Related Amputations in the USA: This is a Crisis
The article “Death by Diabetes: America’s Preventable Epidemic” by Neil Barsky examines the high rate of amputations due to diabetes in the U.S., particularly among Black Americans. It highlights the preventable nature of these amputations with proper medical care and diet. The piece also includes an interview with “heroic” doctors trying to work with patients to fight this epidemic, including, Dr. David G. Armstrong, who discusses the role of multidisciplinary care and efforts to reduce amputations, emphasizing the need for early intervention and patient education.
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She could have been saved from amputation