article_snippet.sent: Mabbutt has spoken for the first time about how Mabbutt was left with a 30 inch scar following a five hour operation to save Mabbutt .
article_snippet.sent: Mabbutt's diabetes had led to a clogged artery in the limb and doctors warned Mabbutt it was 'touch and go' on whether it would have to be amputated.
article_snippet.sent: Mabbutt has been left with a 30inch scar on Mabbutt left leg after Mabbutt's diabetes caused an artery to be clogged .
article_snippet.sent: Mabbutt was treated at King's College Hospital in south east London, undergoing an emergency five-hour operation.
article_snippet.sent: Mabbutt, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 17, will not be able to play football again, leaving Mabbutt dream of becoming a manager in tatters.
article_snippet.sent: As Mabbutt is unable to train with players on the pitch, Mabbutt has been forced to turn down roles in coaching.
article_snippet.sent: The Spurs legend has spoken for the first time about the agony Mabbutt went through and says Mabbutt hopes to raise awareness of Mabbutt condition.
article_snippet.sent: Speaking to The Sun, Mabbutt said: 'When they talked about battling to save his left leg, I realised I was helpless.
article_snippet.sent: But you think "It's never going to happen to Mabbutt".
highlights_snippet.sent: Mabbutt diagnosed with diabetes at 17 but complications had developed .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Mabbutt required the main artery to be replaced and almost lost