Diabetologia
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We aimed to describe trends in rates of hospitalisation for lower extremity amputation (LEA) and 1 year mortality rates after LEA in people with diabetes in Hong Kong between 2001 and 2016. ⋯ Although hospitalisation rates for LEAs have declined overall in people with diabetes, there were no improvements in 1 year mortality rates after LEA. Continuous efforts are needed to further prevent LEAs and improve the survival rate of people undergoing LEAs. Graphical abstract.