<p>KUALA LUMPUR: After losing a leg to diabetes in March, Syed became confined to his home, relying on his son whenever he needed to go out.</p>
Key takeaways
Syed, a Malaysian, received a prosthetic leg through a home-based program, improving his independence after diabetes-related amputation.
- Syed lost a leg to diabetes and needed a prosthetic.
- He received a prosthetic through the Feet4Life program at home.
- Access to healthcare involves more than just treatment availability.
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KUALA LUMPUR: After losing a leg to diabetes in March, Syed became confined to his home, relying on his son whenever he needed to go out.
"The amputation was one of the most painful experiences of my life, emotionally and physically," he said.
His immediate concern after the procedure was when and how he would receive a prosthetic leg.
That question was answered in August when Syed was fitted with a prosthetic leg through the Feet4Life programme by Yayasan Uniti, with support from Yayasan Petronas.
