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Most lower-limb amputations in Canada caused by diabetes, report finds

Hospitalization for diabetic amputation costs $47,000, says CIHI

by · National Post

Diabetes accounts for about two-thirds of lower limb amputations in Canada, according to a report released this week by the Canadian Institute for Health Information.

The CIHI drew on 2020-2023 nationwide data to develop conclusions and recommendations about diabetes care, focusing on lower limb amputations such as the leg, foot or toes.

Diabetes-associated lower limb amputations are largely preventable, and they have high health system and societal costs, says the CIHI.

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