The educational program looks to educate on this prevalent medical issue
MIAMI, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Viewpoint, the acclaimed television program hosted by Dennis Quaid, is proud to announce a collaboration with Diabetes Guardians. In this compelling partnership, Viewpoint is joining forces with Diabetes Guardians to explore the latest developments in diabetes complication, specifically diabetes amputation prevention. The new episode, filmed in September, features insightful discussions led by healthcare experts and leaders from the Diabetes Guardians team. Its primary aim is to educate the public about the importance of involvement and active participation in curbing the rate of diabetic foot ulcers and amputations, a pressing issue in diabetes management. Diabetes Guardians is dedicated to advancing the understanding and prevention of diabetes-related complications, and has been at the forefront of diabetes care for years. Viewpoint is excited to partner with them to raise awareness during Diabetes Awareness Month this November.
According to the American Diabetes Association, a limb is amputated every three and a half minutes in the US due to diabetic ulcers. Also, due to many factors, these ulcers disproportionately affect historically underserved subsects of the U.S. population. Understanding that amputation should be considered a last resort, and considering that Medicare alone see a spend well over four billion dollars per year on amputations and wound care, there needs to be a concerted emphasis on proactivity for those who are at risk of developing diabetic foot ulcers. The most important thing is also to educate the most at-risk populations in order to help alter patient outcomes for the better.
Viewers can anticipate engaging and informative discussions led by healthcare experts, physicians, and leaders from the Diabetes Guardians team, who will share their extensive knowledge and experience in this critical field. The segment will also highlight the experience and expertise of Dr. Paul Han, D.P.M., M.S., a podiatric surgeon and clinical professor in the Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology at City of Hope National Medical Center.
Diabetes Guardians' mission to prevent diabetes-related complications aligns seamlessly with Viewpoint's dedication to providing its audience with thought-provoking content that informs and inspires. The episode will encourage viewers to get involved and take proactive steps in the fight against diabetic foot ulcers and amputations.
A seemingly minor foot condition can lead to a major foot ulcer for people with diabetes. Average healing time for diabetic foot ulcers is reported to be 100 to 150 days. For the last 10 years in the US, there has been staggering technological advancement in treatment for diabetic wounds. At the same time, the cost of treating these wounds has been even more staggering for the last 10 years. As a result diabetic foot wounds impose a substantial financial burden on the US health care system. In the United States, at the individual level, costs per Medicare accruing between index procedures and outpatient care can approach an annual cost of $100,000 per patient. Ref: (Annals of Vascular Surgery Volume 88, January 2023, Pages 410-417).
Dr. Han states that prevention through patient education is the most cost effective and the most powerful tool to empower our patients of diabetes.
The episode is set to be released later this November, in time for Diabetes Awareness Month, and will be distributed nationally.
To stay updated on the release of this groundbreaking episode and for more information on diabetes complication prevention, please visit the Diabetes Guardians website.
About Viewpoint:
Viewpoint is an acclaimed television program hosted by Dennis Quaid that focuses on educating and inspiring its viewers by exploring a wide range of critical issues and topics.
About Diabetes Guardians:
Diabetes Guardians is dedicated to advancing the understanding and prevention of diabetes-related complications, with a particular focus on diabetic foot ulcers.
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