02/02/2026
Amputation doesn’t happen overnight.
It’s usually the result of years of nerve damage, reduced circulation, and warning signs that were ignored or brushed off.
Here’s the reality:
• Up to 50% of people with diabetes develop peripheral neuropathy
• Diabetes accounts for more than half of non-traumatic amputations in the U.S.
• Most amputations are preceded by neuropathy and foot ulcers
• Many amputations are considered preventable with earlier intervention
Neuropathy often starts quietly — numbness, tingling, burning, balance issues.
When sensation is lost, injuries go unnoticed.
When circulation is poor, healing slows.
The earlier nerve damage is addressed, the better the outcomes we typically see — especially before symptoms become severe.
🎧 If this hits close to home, listen to our latest podcast:
“Diabetes Didn’t Take His Toes — Waiting Did.”
We explain what’s happening in the body and what modern neuropathy care looks like today.
👉 Please share this with someone you know who suffers from neuropathy or has diabetes.
It could change a future.
