“Every 20 seconds, somewhere around the world someone loses their leg because of diabetes.
Our mission is to push back the clock and eliminate preventable amputations over the next generation.”
Dr. David G. Armstrong
ALPS Founding President
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Q&A: Meet the High School Innovator Exhibiting an AI-Powered Diabetic Foot Screening Solution at DFCon 2026
Inspired by his grandfather’s diabetes-related amputation, teenage prospect, Eshaan Naik is tackling one of the most overlooked complications of diabetes. As founder and CEO of SoleIQ Health, he is developing an AI-powered platform that uses smartphone imaging to help identify diabetic foot risks before ulcers develop.
Ahead of exhibiting at DFCon 2026, Naik discusses the personal experience that sparked his interest in limb preservation, why he believes prevention is the future of diabetic foot care, and how technology can help bridge the gap between clinical visits. He also shares his vision for using AI to expand access to monitoring and support earlier intervention for patients at risk of ulceration and amputation.
In this Q&A, Naik reflects on building SoleIQ, learning from clinician feedback, and the opportunity to connect with the researchers, physicians, and innovators working to improve outcomes for patients with diabetic foot disease.
ALPS and PFA Unite to Advance Global Pedorthic and Diabetic Foot Care
The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) and the Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA) have announced a new affiliation aimed at strengthening collaboration in lower limb health and advancing pedorthic care worldwide. By bringing together expertise in limb preservation, diabetic foot care, and patient mobility, the partnership will support education, interdisciplinary care, and knowledge sharing across both organisations. Together, ALPS and PFA are committed to improving patient outcomes, preventing avoidable limb loss, and raising awareness of the vital role pedorthists play in the continuum of care.
Shape the Future of Diabetic Foot Care: Submit Your Abstract for DFCon
Submit Your Abstract for DFCon 2026. Join ALPS at DFCon. If you submit your abstract and you can join a growing international effort to improve outcomes and prevent amputations.
Presenting at DFCon offers a chance to showcase your research, connect with experts, and build momentum for your career in this important field.
DFCon 2026 to Bring Global Leaders in Limb Preservation to Anaheim This October
Anaheim, CA – The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) will host DFCon 2026 October 22–24, 2026, at the JW Marriott Anaheim.n DFCon 2026 will feature a comprehensive program on diabetic foot management, including the latest research, emerging treatments and technologies, best practices in wound care, and multidisciplinary strategies to build the best team and ultimately help prevent amputations and preserve limbs.
ALPS Founding President David G. Armstrong Completes Five-City China Tour, Delivering Keynotes at Three National Diabetes Congresses
Limb preservation leader and ALPS Founding President David G. Armstrong’s, DPM, MD, PhD convenes mentors and mentees across Beijing, Shijiazhuang, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. Prof. Armstrong highlights diabetes as a profoundly global disease, and limb preservation to be a global team sport.
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“We aim to advance science and clinical care in association with limb preservation and to develop the next generation of clinicians, scientists and clinician scientists in this field.”
Dr. David G. Armstrong
ALPS Founding President
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