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Microwave technology saves diabetic patient from double amputation

Barry Mayled avoided double leg amputation thanks to a microwave technology developed in Scotland.

Barry Mayled, 74, has type two diabetes and watched foot ulcers steadily worsen during the Covid pandemic until surgeons said they had no choice but to amputate. Mr Mayled, who was treated by Ms Davies at Toetal Footcare in Cardiff, received seven applications of the Swift microwave technology on five areas of his right foot and three on his left. Image caption, Tracey Davies administered seven applications of Swift which left Mr Mayled "totally clear" and avoiding amputation

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