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Get the latest news and updates on foot health, diabetes care, and amputation prevention from experts in podiatry. 

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Black men are at the highest risk of vascular disease in their legs. Take the first step to avoiding amputation. Get this easy and quick

Why Do Diabetics Sometimes Get Amputations?

What Diabetes Does to the Body Many patients with uncontrolled diabetes develop peripheral artery disease (PAD), which basically means that blood does not effectively flow

Why Is That?

In the Delaware Valley, Black men are nearly three times more likely to suffer from a lower extremity amputation than white men. This chart shows

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Why should someone with diabetes see a podiatrist? and other questions, answered by podiatrists in Philadelphia. Can a podiatrist treat an ankle injury? Yes, podiatrists

Which area of Philadelphia has a high amputation rate?

A. East Oak Lane, 19126
B. Germantown, 19144
C.Tioga/Nicetown, 19140
D. West Market, 19139

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All 4 of these zip codes

Black men living in 19139, 19144, 19140, 19126 have the highest lower extremity amputation rate.

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Poor circulation can lead to lower extremity amputations. Take this quick test to understand your risk.

Know your risk

Poor circulation can lead to lower extremity amputations. Take this quick test to understand your risk.

Which area of Philadelphia has a high amputation rate?

A. East Oak Lane, 19126
B. Germantown, 19144
C.Tioga/Nicetown, 19140
D. West Market, 19139

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All 4 of these zip codes

Black men living in 19139, 19144, 19140, 19126 have the highest lower extremity amputation rate.

How is diabetes diagonsed?

A. CAT Scan
B. Clinical assessment/doctor’s judgement
C. Blood Test

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Blood Test (to measure glucose)

While sharing any changes in your eating/drinking habits with your doctor is critical, your primary care doctor will need to review blood test results prior to diagnosing diabetes.