Causes of amputation in Diabetes include poor blood sugar level monitoring and high blood sugar levels which cause foot ulcers and neuropathy, leading to infection. Careful diabetes foot care and diabetes screening for diabetes symptoms of foot trouble and infection are key.

Cause statistics for Amputation
Cause statistics for Amputation WD The following are statistics from various sources about the causes of Amputation: 0.7% of diabetics had a lower limb amputation in Australia 2002 (Australia’
Diabetes Information: Amputation: How Problems Can Occur
Diabetes Information: Amputation: How Problems Can Occur Islets of Hope Chronic high blood glucose levels can restrict blood flow and diminish circulation to the lower limbs, especially the feet
Identifying Cause for Advancement to Amputation in Patients With Diabetes: The Role of Medical Care and Patient Compliance
Identifying Cause for Advancement to Amputation in Patients With Diabetes: The Role of Medical Care and Patient Compliance Posted 04/13/2005 Taffney Nash; James W. Bellew, EdD, PT; Marshall Cunnin