CARE Hospitals Launches Month-Long Diabetes Awareness Initiative – Focus on Preventing Diabetic Foot Complications
Summary:** CARE Hospitals Group has kicked off a November 2025 diabetes awareness campaign targeting foot complications, with free screenings, workshops, and consultations to educate on early detection of ulcers and neuropathy. Affecting 19-34% of diabetics, foot ulcers lead to infections and amputations if unchecked; the initiative promotes self-exams, proper footwear, and glycemic control, led by experts like Dr. P.C. Gupta. Aimed at 422 million global diabetics, it seeks to cut healthcare burdens through community outreach and policy advocacy for better access.
Key Highlights:
- Campaign: Free foot checks, workshops on hygiene/nutrition; targets urban/rural diabetics.
- Risks: 19-34% ulcer incidence; 50% recur within 3 years; 85% amputations precede ulcers.
- Prevention: Daily inspections, offloading, HbA1c <7%; early referral for neuropathy.
- Expert: Dr. Gupta: “Awareness saves limbs”; 422M global diabetics, 77M in India.
- Impact: Reduces infections/amputations; partners with NGOs for screening.
Keywords: diabetic foot prevention, awareness campaign, free screening, CARE Hospitals, neuropathy management