According to a national Diabetes Statistics Report, people ages 20 and older who are living with diabetes account for about 60 percent of non-traumatic lower limb amputations.  While this statistic is alarming, studies have shown that adding regular and routine Chiropodist visits and completing daily foot exams can reduce amputation rates by 80 percent.  

Below is a link to the Canadian Diabetes Association's advice on "taking steps" to good health and healthy feet.

https://www.diabetes.ca/diabetes-and-you/healthy-living-resources/foot-care