Diabetes patients amputation rates

Amputation rates for diabetes patients are 10 times higher in some parts of England than in others, according to a study.

Researchers say the figures highlight the importance of ensuring the right specialist care. The findings coincide with an NHS report putting the annual cost of diabetes-related amputations at £120m. Amputation rates in some areas are too high, says the Department of Health. For major amputations these range from just over two each year for every 10,000 patients to 22. In England every year there are about 6,000 diabetes-related amputations.

Writing in the BBC News website's Scrubbing Up column, the charity's chief executive, Barbara Young, calls for urgent action.

"The fact that so many people are needlessly having their feet amputated is a national disgrace. And yet despite the large numbers, awareness of the problem is worryingly low, even among people with the condition."

In a statement the Health Minister for England, Paul Burstow, accepted that the problem had to be tackled.

"Amputation rates in some areas of the country are too high. Diabetics need to get their feet checked regularly and should see their local diabetes multi-disciplinary specialist or GP if they have concerns - this will prevent amputations.

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