Prevention, Better Care Help Prevent Diabetes-Related Leg Amputations

The old adage "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" appears to hold true when it comes to diabetic foot ulcers, according to a new study.

Researchers at the University of Iowa found that better foot ulcer care contributed to a nearly 50 percent decrease in diabetes-related leg amputations between 2000 and 2010. According to the study's authors, caregivers did a good job of preventing the ulcers from developing in the first place. They also saw orthopedic treatments for foot ulcers rise by 140 percent during the time period studied.

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