By Harikrishna KR Nair, Raidah R Gangji and Zulfiqarali G Abbas
DOI: 10.56885/144684vtvqzi
Every 30 seconds, a limb is lost to diabetes mellitus, yet the majority of the amputations are avoidable and surely preventable. D-Foot International is helping to change this reality across seven regions by creating a global movement that brings together health-care professionals, educators and policymakers. Through flagship programs such as Train the Foot Healthcare Professional and D-Foot Awareness Day, D-Foot International has taught and trained thousands, screened tens of thousands, and driven measurable reductions in amputations rates, morbidity and mortality. Its journey serves as a testament to what can be accomplished via coordinated actions: turning knowledge into life-saving practice. D-Foot International continues to evolve from a professional network into a global movement providing a global platform for learning, leadership, and limb preservation aimed at ending avoidable diabetes-related amputations.
