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Ten people a week have a limb amputated as a result of diabetes in Scotland, a charity has claimed. | Ten people a week have a limb amputated as a result of diabetes in Scotland, a charity has claimed. |
Diabetes UK highlighted the statistic to raise awareness of the "life-shattering" impact of the illness. | Diabetes UK highlighted the statistic to raise awareness of the "life-shattering" impact of the illness. |
It has also been known to cause heart attacks, strokes, blindness and kidney failure. | It has also been known to cause heart attacks, strokes, blindness and kidney failure. |
Director Audrey Birt said: "There are about 200,000 people diagnosed with diabetes in Scotland and over 60,000 | |
people are unaware they have it." | |
She added: "All of the complications of diabetes can be life-shattering and as the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in Scotland keeps increasing, we need to make sure that people realise how serious the condition is." | She added: "All of the complications of diabetes can be life-shattering and as the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in Scotland keeps increasing, we need to make sure that people realise how serious the condition is." |
Amputation is a complication caused by damage to nerves and blood vessels. | Amputation is a complication caused by damage to nerves and blood vessels. |
Up to 70% of people die within five years of having an amputation as a result of diabetes, the charity said. | Up to 70% of people die within five years of having an amputation as a result of diabetes, the charity said. |
Across the UK, about 5,000 sufferers have amputations. | Across the UK, about 5,000 sufferers have amputations. |
Ms Birt said: "The situation is shocking given that most amputations can be prevented with better awareness and management of the condition. | Ms Birt said: "The situation is shocking given that most amputations can be prevented with better awareness and management of the condition. |
"People with diabetes need to have optimum support, guidance and clinical care to help minimise the risks of amputation. | "People with diabetes need to have optimum support, guidance and clinical care to help minimise the risks of amputation. |
"We want to see all people with diabetes have better access to podiatrists and to a regular foot check as part of their annual medical review." | "We want to see all people with diabetes have better access to podiatrists and to a regular foot check as part of their annual medical review." |
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