Untreated diabetes causing ‘epidemic’ of amputations among Black Canadians

Doctors say along with higher rates of diabetes, Black people are experiencing significantly higher rates of amputations largely because of delayed diagnosis and treatment. That's led to a push for better screening among Black Canadians.
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