Talking with your doctor about the type of leg symptoms you are experiencing and how often these symptoms affect your quality of life is the beginning of your journey to regaining a healthy, pain-free and active lifestyle.
According to the CDC, diabetes is a leading cause of death in the United States with more than 25 million people affected. Those affected with diabetes undergo an alarming 130,000 amputations each year. Worldwide, a leg is amputated every 30 seconds with 85% of these amputations resulting from a diabetic foot ulcer.
Dr. Spearman is working to prevent amputations and wants to get the word out that amputations are not always necessary and can be prevented.
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