Monday, 27 April 2015

Diabetics' amputation risks increased as NHS foot checks missed

Diabetics' amputation risks increased as NHS foot checks missed Too many people with the disease are not receiving recommended annual test of the health of their feet, says Diabetes UK

More than 400,000 diabetics are at risk of having an amputation because they do not get what are meant to be annual NHS checks on their feet, campaigners are warning.

One in seven people with type 2 diabetes and almost three in 10 sufferers with type 1 are not receiving the recommended annual test of the health of their feet, claims Diabetes UK. Continue reading... The Guardian

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