How Serious is Diabetic Foot?

What is Diabetic Foot?

25% of Diabetic Patients
Develop Diabetic Foot Complications

What is Diabetic Foot?

25% of Hospitalized Patients with Diabetic Foot
Complications May Face Amputation

What is Diabetic Foot?

The Recurrence Rate Within a Year
After Amputation is Up to 40%

What is Diabetic Foot?
 
  • In 2020, the Global Medical Care Costs for Diabetic Foot were $28.5 Billion.
  • It is Projected to Grow to $48.9 Billion by 2030.
  • According to the National Health Insurance Administration, the Cost of
    Hospitalization for Diabetic Foot in Taiwan Reached NT$10.6 Billion in 2020.


Globally, 540 Million People Have Diabetes.
(Approximately 1 in 10 People Have Diabetes)
Every 20 Seconds, There is an Amputation of a Diabetic Patient Worldwide

Diabetic Foot is One of the Most Common Complications and Causes of Hospitalization in Diabetic Patients. It May Involve Reduced Sensation in the Feet, Numbness, Foot Ulcers, and Charcot Joint Disease. Ultimately, It Can Lead to Death or Amputation. These Issues May Be Related to Nerve Damage, Poor Local Blood Circulation, and Infections.