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Saving limbs with AI: How smart systems spot diabetic foot risks before it’s too late 

Every year in England, more than 9,000 leg amputations are carried out due to complications from diabetes. Patients who undergo amputation face significant physical challenges, such as substantially reduced mobility and the need for prosthetic adaptation. Emotionally, many experience grief, anxiety, or depression as they adjust to life after limb loss and navigate changes in independence and identity.   Amputations also place significant financial pressure on the individual. The NHS covers...