Barbados is facing a health crisis with high numbers of diabetic foot amputations, earning it the nickname “amputation capital of the world.” The majority of hospital admissions for diabetes in Barbados involve foot complications, primarily due to poorly managed type 2 diabetes. Industry influence, particularly from the fast food and beverage industries, has played a role in the high rates of diabetes and obesity in the country. A comprehensive study found that 19% of adults in Barbados have diabetes, significantly higher than the rate in the UK. Health experts are mobilizing to address the root causes of the issue and learn valuable lessons for other countries.
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Barbados is in the grip of a diabetic foot amputation crisis
