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More than half of all lower limb amputations done in the U.S. each year are related to complications from diabetes. That'rsquo;s why experts with the University of Michigan health System recommend regular foot self-checks for those with diabetes.

Internationally recognized specialists from North America, Europe, Asia and Japan have come together today to launch the Residual Risk Reduction initiative (R3i) - a unique global program to evaluate and reduce the excess risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, kidney disease, loss of vision and non-traumatic limb amputation which exists in many patients with heart disease and diabetes despite optimal, currently available care.

Findings from the diabetes Impact Survey� indicate that healthcare practitioners (HCPs) thought they and their peers were more likely in recent years to prescribe additional therapies at an earlier stage in a patient's treatment regimen.1 However, according to HCPs surveyed, less than 50% of their patients are achieving their target HbA1c� goal2 and a survey of patients§ indicated that 40% reported complications associated with their disease.

HealthDay - MONDAY, Nov. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Drug-coated stents appear to be superior to bare metal stents in both efficacy and safety in patients with diabetes, new research shows.

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