Lower extremity Amputation and the Crisis amongst Hispanics

In the fourth episode of the Bakersfield Health Channel, Dr. Alvarez and Dr. Kumar discuss Diabetes and Amputation, and why these issues affect the Hispanic communities in Bakersfield at an alarming rate.

In the USA, people have a 50% chance of developing diabetes, but this number rises to 60% for latinos across the country. Dr. Alvarez and Dr. Kumar discuss why this is; they look at culture, cuisine and genetics to get you the answers you’re looking for.

They also discuss the best ways for you to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from this potentially deadly disease, and what you should do to reduce the risks of Diabetes, Peripheral Artery Disease and Amputation.

Would you like more information about diabetes or our guest? Carlos Alvarez, MD or Vinod Kumar, MD? Visit the Heart, Vascular and Leg center at www.heartandleg.com/