According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), nearly 12 percent of the Hispanic population has diabetes and even more importantly, are at a 66 percent increased risk of developing the disease when compared to other ethnicities. In addition, a new APMA survey found that 90 percent of U.S. Hispanics with diabetes or at risk for diabetes have not visited a podiatrist.
Diabetes complications in the feet can be very dangerous. Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower-limb amputation. These complications and amputations can be prevented with proper foot care. Learn more in this infographic.
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