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How a Limb Preservation Program Can Support You

Get your diabetes under control or possibly lose a limb.

Get your diabetes under control or possibly lose a limb. This prognosis is one that more than 37 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes may face at some point in their lives.

Nearly two-thirds of limb amputations in the United States are related to diabetes. Although amputation isn’t guaranteed, the longer you wait to address it, the higher your risk.
The Limb Preservation Program at The Hospital of Central Connecticut (HOCC) is designed to help stop that from happening to you.

Click HERE to find out how does the Limb Preservation Program work.

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