Efforts to prevent, care for diabetic foot ulcers cut amputation rate in half, study finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 23, 2013
Better ulcer care contributed to a nearly 50% decrease in diabetes-related leg amputations between 2000-2010, according to a study in the current issue of Foot & Ankle International.
Foot ulcers double the cost of diabetes care, study finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Mar 17, 2014
Eliminating foot ulcers would cut costs for diabetes care in half, according to researchers with consulting firm The Analysis Group.