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Amputations Caused by Diabetes

Uncontrolled diabetes resulting from poor diet, a lack of exercise and unstable sugar levels may lead to conditions such as neuropathy, negatively affecting cardiovascular health and potentially leading to amputations.

  1. Glucose Levels

    • High blood sugar levels harm nerves and blood vessels, leading to poor circulation that affects the peripheral areas of the body such as limbs and extremities.

    Diabetic Neuropathy

    • Diabetic neuropathy damages nerve fibers, causing numbness that leads to increased injuries and infections that are typically undetected due to decreased sensations of pain.

    Blood Circulation

    • Infections, injuries and foot ulcers lead to foot and leg amputations, as blood does not circulate fast enough to heal wounded areas due to poor vascular health associated with neuropathy.

    Salvaging Limbs

    • Clogged leg arteries cause damage and potential amputation of toes, feet and legs by interfering with blood flow. Cardiovascular procedures that unclog arteries may be beneficial in salvaging limbs.

    Diet and Exercise

    • Amputations caused by diabetes may be prevented by a healthy, high-fiber diet and daily exercise for improved blood circulation, flexibility and maintained sugar levels.

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