Northerner
Admin (Retired)
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
The number of diabetics in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset who have had amputations due to their condition is too high, health bosses have admitted.
About 1,500 procedures to remove limbs were carried out in the four counties over three years.
Charity Diabetes UK said 80% of amputations were avoidable if more care was available to prevent complications.
Health bosses said they were "acutely aware" of the situation and were improving education about diabetes.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-30477522
I know some people still use syringes, and probably NPH insulin as well, but that photo isn't really representative of diabetes today, is it? Especially given that most people have Type 2, many are told not to test, and the majority are not on insulin... 🙄
About 1,500 procedures to remove limbs were carried out in the four counties over three years.
Charity Diabetes UK said 80% of amputations were avoidable if more care was available to prevent complications.
Health bosses said they were "acutely aware" of the situation and were improving education about diabetes.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-30477522
I know some people still use syringes, and probably NPH insulin as well, but that photo isn't really representative of diabetes today, is it? Especially given that most people have Type 2, many are told not to test, and the majority are not on insulin... 🙄
