DIABETES | From suspected sefola to amputation: the foot sore that cost a leg

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1. 1d ago
   
   first Health-e News ZA obscure

   DIABETES | From suspected sefola to amputation: the foot sore that cost a leg

   Themba Sepeng from North West province did not seek medical attention immediately after developing diabetes-related foot sores, leading to an amputation.

2. 1d ago
   AllAfrica Health ZA indie

   South Africa: Diabetes - From Suspected Sefola to Amputation - the Foot Sore That Cost a Leg

   [Health-e] A North West man lost his leg after treating a diabetic foot ulcer with traditional remedies. Diabetes can cause foot wounds that heal slowly and can develop into serious infections. Early medical treatment of diabetic foot ulcers can help prevent amputations.

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