On diabetic foot, wound healing, amputation prevention, and the merger of consumer tech with medical devices
I Reflections on new work from the International Flow and Toe Research Team (iFORT) One of the most persistent challenges in limb preservation is not the first ulcer — it is the next one. Recurrence remains a defining feature of the disease, with up to 60% of people developing a new ulcer within three years... Continue Reading →
Our friends and colleagues at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid—led by Mateo López-Moral, Marta García-Madrid, Esther García-Morales, Yolanda García-Álvarez, Francisco J. Álvaro-Afonso, and José Luis Lázaro-Martínez—have just published the DIATIME Comparative Efficacy Study, a randomized clinical trial that may help redefine how often we should see patients in remission after a healed diabetic foot ulcerLópez-Moral... Continue Reading →
I An important multicenter study from our colleagues Sen and coworkers and the NIH’s Diabetic Foot Consortium, conducted through the NIDDK Diabetic Foot Consortium, has provided strong evidence that functional closure—not just structural closure—matters when it comes to diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Published in Diabetes Care, this prospective noninterventional study followed 418 patients with recently... Continue Reading →
It’s not every day that the professional and the personal intersect in such a deeply life-affirming way. Our latest publication in the International Wound Journal, “Three-Year Recurrence in People With Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia Is Comparable to Cancer,” brought together an extraordinary team of colleagues from UCSF, Baylor College of Medicine, USC,... Continue Reading →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Los Angeles, CA, July 23, 2025 — A new study published in the International Wound Journal highlights a striking parallel: the three-year recurrence rates for diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) and reintervention for chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) are comparable to—or exceed—those of advanced-stage cancers, including colorectal, breast, prostate, and even lung cancer. Led... Continue Reading →
Diabetic Foot Disease (DFD) is a significant complication of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), often leading to severe outcomes, including increased mortality. A recent study published in Cardiovascular Diabetology provides crucial insights into the risks associated with DFD, emphasizing the need for early intervention and improved management strategies for individuals with T2DM. Study Overview The... Continue Reading →
Insights from a National Longitudinal Study on Diabetic Foot Complications A recent study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases highlights the critical nature of diabetic foot complications and their recurrence, emphasizing a domino effect leading to severe consequences, including heightened mortality risk. The study, conducted by researchers from National Taiwan University, explored the impact of... Continue Reading →
A recent study led by our Greek and Maltese colleagues Claire Saliba Thorne et al., published in the International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, demonstrates the efficacy of a new in-shoe pressure and temperature monitoring device in preventing diabetic foot re-ulceration. The study included 88 participants with Type 2 diabetes and a history of plantar... Continue Reading →
In the realm of diabetes management, preventing foot ulcers is a critical challenge that affects millions globally. A recent multicenter randomized controlled trial spearheaded by our friends Jaap J. Van Netten and colleagues sheds light on the cost-effectiveness of an innovative approach: at-home skin temperature monitoring. This study, published in 2024, provides valuable insights into... Continue Reading →
In the realm of healthcare, the integration of technology has opened new avenues for patient care and management, particularly for those with chronic conditions such as diabetes. A recent study published in PLoS ONE on April 1, 2024, by Littman AJ, Timmons AK, Jones KT, Shirley S, Robbins J, and Moy E, sheds light on... Continue Reading →
