Original Air Date: 10/22/2009 6:00 PM
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Diabetic podiatric surgeon Dr. Bill Releford is stopping by to talk with TV Producer, Host and Actress Gigi Iam about his mission to save lives by "bringing the doctor to African American Men throughout Barber Shops around the world." More than 14 percent of African Americans age 20 and older have diabetes. Too many people are losing limbs -- or worse, their lives -- all because they will not go to the doctor; that's why Dr. Releford has launched a program that goes into African American barbershops around the country to test for diabetes. Dr. BILL RELEFORD began private practice in 1990 and started the Diabetic Foot Institute, a facility dedicated exclusively to the reduction of diabetes-related amputations in high-risk populations. Most patients were oblivious to the standard of care that should be expected during the occurrence of a diabetic foot complication or the unfortunate recommendation for lower-extremity amputation. Dr. Releford discovered that in approximately 70-85% of cases, amputation was recommended either prematurely or should not have been recommended at all. His entire practice became and remains dedicated exclusively to diabetic limb salvage. You're invited to Call-in, join in on the Fun! Call-in number is 347-215-8089. For more details about Gigi Iam and The Gigi Iam Show log onto the Official Website at http://www.gigiiam.com You are invited to join our Community there too! For those interested in sponsoring or advertising contact us on our Official Website. Thank you for your support and interest.