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Americans and Diabetes
Medical researchers and family physicians believe that rapid expansion of the nation’s diabetes problems comes from improper nutrition, excessive weight, and lack of exercise. According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 21 million Americans suffer from diabetes- about 7 percent of the population. Physicians have diagnosed just under 15 million cases, but it is estimated that another 6 million people do not know they have the disease. Left uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to serious heart and vascular disease, blindness, nerve damage, and kidney failure.
Assess Your Diabetes Risk
Surf to the American Diabetes Association web site’s diabetes risk test to assess your risk.
Medical Negligence
Diabetics must obtain prompt treatment when their health is threatened. Although a diabetic patient’s personal physician recommended surgery to treat the patient’s ulcerated foot, a hospital physician chose antibiotic therapy. After several days, the swollen foot required amputation. The patient sued the hospital and the treating physician’s practice group for negligence. The parties reached a pre-trial settlement.
