About Us
THE NEED
THE SOLUTION
THE SOLUTION
The prevalence of diabetes is increasing, within the United States and globally, at an alarming rate. Limb loss associated with this disease is concerning. In 2020, 26.9 million individuals were known to be diagnosed with diabetes in the United States, which is approximately 10% of the US population(1). Foot Infection leading to amputatio
The prevalence of diabetes is increasing, within the United States and globally, at an alarming rate. Limb loss associated with this disease is concerning. In 2020, 26.9 million individuals were known to be diagnosed with diabetes in the United States, which is approximately 10% of the US population(1). Foot Infection leading to amputation is a common occurrence among this population due to the effect this disease has on multiple systems and functions. Diabetics have a 10-fold greater risk of hospitalization for soft tissue and bone infections of the foot,(2) and up to a 30-fold higher risk of undergoing a lower extremity amputation compared to individuals without diabetes(3,4 ). Limb loss is so prevalent within this disease process, every 20 seconds, somewhere in the world, a lower limb is amputated due to a diabetic foot infection(5). Standard of care is derived from practice guidelines, and exists to lead healthcare providers as they maneuver through the rigorous terrain of this epidemic. Nonetheless, significant healthcare disparities continue to exist within this patient population resulting in an unmet need for expedited accurate diagnosis, urgent proper treatment and management, as well as ongoing patient education and follow up.
THE SOLUTION
THE SOLUTION
THE SOLUTION
The Diabetic Limb Preservation Foundation delivers education to healthcare providers and staff consistent with practice guidelines and evidence-based medicine for diabetic foot infections. This arms providers with knowledge to accurately diagnose the severity of patient infection within a timely manner, promptly initiate treatment, and
The Diabetic Limb Preservation Foundation delivers education to healthcare providers and staff consistent with practice guidelines and evidence-based medicine for diabetic foot infections. This arms providers with knowledge to accurately diagnose the severity of patient infection within a timely manner, promptly initiate treatment, and improve outcomes while avoiding misutilization of resources which increase cost.
THE AUDIENCE
THE SOLUTION
THE AUDIENCE
The Diabetic Limb Preservation Foundation is designed to meet the needs of health care providers and staff involved in treating diabetic lower extremity infections within a multidisciplinary team (Inpatient and Outpatient), including emergency medicine, internal medicine, hospitalist, infectious disease, orthopedic, general surgery, nurs
The Diabetic Limb Preservation Foundation is designed to meet the needs of health care providers and staff involved in treating diabetic lower extremity infections within a multidisciplinary team (Inpatient and Outpatient), including emergency medicine, internal medicine, hospitalist, infectious disease, orthopedic, general surgery, nurses, physician assistants, podiatrist, and allied health professionals