Almost two million people in New York State are living with diabetes. It’s about 11% of the adult population, and another five million New Yorkers are pre-diabetic.
Many people living with Type II Diabetes develop poor circulation, and some are eventually forced to have limbs amputated.
Joe Skinner from South Buffalo is convinced that would have been his story had he not connected with doctors at Buffalo Vascular Care. He was diagnosed with diabetes about 20 years ago. Last year, the numbness in his feet and a wound that developed under his toe brought him to the office.
“I didn’t feel the pain like I normally would have because I was on a mild neuropathy medicine,” he explained. “I just knew there was an irritation down there. My wife looked and said – get on the phone. And I did. Best phone call I ever made.”
Joe met with Doctor Azher Iqbal, who helped bring blood flow back to his feet and toes.
“I specialize in revascularization,” explained Dr. Iqbal.
Joe underwent a procedure to improve the blood flow in his feet, and says he felt different right away.