Unequal Step,Unequal Time, Unequal Limbs: How Bias and Systems Drive Diabetic Amputations

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Dr. G explains how bias, delayed care, and limited resources can turn a diabetic foot ulcer into an amputation, disproportionately affecting Black, rural, and low-income patients. The episode outlines the clinical timeline of limb loss, systemic failures (insurance, access, and specialty shortages), and practical steps to save limbs: urgent vascular assessment, early specialist referral, and community-focused solutions.

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Dr. G explains how bias, delayed care, and limited resources can turn a diabetic foot ulcer into an amputation, disproportionately affecting Black, rural, and low-income patients.The episode outlines the clinical timeline of limb loss, systemic failures (insurance, access, and specialty shortages), and practical steps to save limbs: urgent vascular assessment, early specialist referral, and community-focused solutions.

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