PUNE,
India — March 16, 2026 : A groundbreaking artificial intelligence
(AI) mobile application, Save the foot, was officially unveiled on March
14th at the 10th International Diabetes Summit held at the JW Marriott, Pune.
This innovative digital tool is designed to help both clinicians and patients
manage diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) with greater speed and precision, aiming to
significantly reduce avoidable amputations.

The
launch was headlined by two distinguished experts who provided critical
clinical perspectives on the impact of this technology:

●     
Dr. Unnikrishnan AG
(CEO & Chief Endocrinologist, Chellaram Diabetes Institute) offered
insights into systemic diabetes management, emphasizing that even a minor ulcer
can escalate into a severe medical emergency within just 48 hours.

●     
Dr. Tapish Sahu
(Senior Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon) provided specialized expertise on
limb salvage, demonstrating how the app’s AI scanning grid overlays with
medical wound grading to determine severity with surgical precision.

Both
experts highlighted that managing a diabetic foot ulcer is 90% monitoring.
They explained that Save the foot effectively bridges the gap between
rural patients and specialist care by allowing users to grade wound severity
directly from a smartphone photo.

The
10th International Diabetes Summit 2026 is part of the Chellaram Diabetes
Institute’s (CDI) efforts to tackle the escalating problem of diabetes. By
hosting global speakers alongside Indian experts, the summit brings the latest
clinical practices to the frontline of diabetes care.

How
‘Save the foot’ Supports Better Outcomes: The
app serves as a decision-support tool for clinicians. Using AI-powered image
capture, it analyzes photos to instantly determine wound size and severity.
This provides doctors with the real-world evidence required to make faster
treatment decisions, which is vital for complete healing.

Furthermore,
Save the foot enhances management by integrating with advanced therapies
like Esmolol Hydrochloride. This treatment redefines wound closure by
targeting the three critical phases of healing—inflammation, proliferation, and
remodeling—while actively preventing ulcer recurrence.

Key
Features of ‘Save the foot’:

●     
AI Image Analysis:
Provides instant wound assessment through mobile photography.

●     
Healing Tracker:
Offers clear progress charts to monitor the healing journey over time.

●     
Wound Grading:
Uses a standardized grading system to help track progression.

●     
Secure Patient Records:
Manages a comprehensive history of treatment and wound status.

●     
Encrypted Cloud Storage:
Ensures all personal health data is stored safely and privately.

The
debut of Save the foot marks a major milestone in using technology to
improve the lives of those living with diabetes complications.

Availability:
The Save the foot app is free for everyone and available for download on
both the Google Play Store (Android) and the Apple App Store (iOS).