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Experts in diabetes raise awareness about diabetes-related amputations

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Patients with type-2 diabetes aren't always aware of amputation risks Source: AAP file

Leading experts in diabetes have launched a campaign aimed at raising awareness about the potentially nasty complications of the disease.


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By Mu Laing Thein

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Leading experts in diabetes have launched a campaign aimed at raising awareness about the potentially nasty complications of the disease.


Australians are being asked to be aware and seek prompt treatment to avoid diabetes-related amputations. Diabetes-related amputations are common.

Every year. around 4500 Australians have toes, feet and limbs removed because of the disease. But diabetes experts say 85 per cent of those cases are preventable.


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