Manitoba has recorded more than double the national average<\/strong> of diabetes-associated leg amputations between 2020 and 2023, according to a report released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)<\/strong> on Thursday. The alarming statistics spotlight the urgent need for improved diabetes care and prevention strategies in the province.<\/p>\n The report, titled Equity in Diabetes Care: A Focus on Lower Limb Amputations<\/em>, provides a comprehensive overview of diabetes-related amputations across Canada, examining the disparities in care and outcomes across different populations.<\/p>\n The data reveals that Manitoba\u2019s age-standardized rate<\/strong> of diabetes-associated leg amputations is 19 per 100,000<\/strong>, compared to the national average of nine per 100,000<\/strong>. This translates to approximately 200 leg amputations annually<\/strong> in Manitoba alone.<\/p>\n “This is a devastating outcome,” said Geoff Hynes<\/strong>, manager of population health at CIHI. “It\u2019s life-altering for patients and families, which is why we\u2019re focusing on this issue.”<\/p>\n CIHI’s analysis found that people living in rural and remote areas<\/strong> face significantly higher risks of leg amputations due to limited access to healthcare. This geographic isolation may be a key factor in Manitoba\u2019s elevated numbers.<\/p>\n “This is not an easy issue to address,” Hynes explained. “We need action on multiple levels\u2014prevention, primary care, and acute care\u2014to bring these numbers down.”<\/p>\n The report also revealed that Manitoba\u2019s rate of ankle-and-below amputations<\/strong> was 19 per 100,000<\/strong>, compared to the national average of 14 per 100,000<\/strong>. On a national scale, Canada saw around 7,720 lower limb amputations<\/strong> annually among people aged 18 and older, with a significant portion affecting those between the ages of 40 and 64<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Lower limb complications, including amputations, are more prevalent among individuals living in lower-income neighborhoods<\/strong> and areas with higher social deprivation<\/strong>. Additionally, men with diabetes are two to three times<\/strong> more likely to undergo an amputation compared to women.<\/p>\n Hynes emphasized the preventable nature of many of these cases, stating, “Up to 85% of leg amputations<\/strong> related to diabetes can be prevented with early screening<\/strong> and timely access to primary and specialty care.”<\/p>\n The report highlights the importance of removing barriers that prevent people from accessing routine foot screenings<\/strong> and specialist care<\/strong> for diabetic ulcers. Many individuals in lower-income or remote areas struggle to connect with primary care providers<\/strong>, increasing their risk of complications.<\/p>\n “If an issue is detected during a screening, it\u2019s critical to access specialty care<\/strong> quickly,” Hynes said. “This includes treatments like wound care and antibiotics, which can prevent the need for amputations.”<\/p>\n The CIHI report underscores the need for targeted resources<\/strong> to improve diabetes care, particularly in underserved communities. With better access to early intervention and preventive measures, Manitoba can work towards reducing the high number of diabetes-related leg amputations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Source: Swifteradio.com<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Manitoba’s Alarming Rise in Diabetes-Related Leg Amputations: Double the National Average, Report Finds Manitoba has recorded more than double the national average of diabetes-associated leg amputations between 2020 and 2023, according to a report released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) on Thursday. 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Factors Contributing to Manitoba\u2019s High Rates<\/h3>\n
Additional Findings from the Report<\/h3>\n
Who Is Most Affected?<\/h3>\n
Addressing Barriers to Care<\/h3>\n
Moving Forward: Reducing Amputation Rates<\/h3>\n