At the 25th Anniversary of the Diabetic Foot Conference (DFCon), the American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) once again honored groundbreaking research and extraordinary leadership in the field of limb preservation.
This year’s award winners embody the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and commitment to eliminating preventable amputations—a mission at the heart of ALPS.
Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: ALPS Proudly Announces the Successful Conclusion of the 25th Anniversary Edition of the Diabetic Foot Conference
Anaheim, CA | October 25, 2025 — The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the 25th anniversary edition of the Diabetic Foot Conference (DFCon), the premier diabetic foot conference in North America.
Dr. David G. Armstrong Named 2025 Global PAD Patient Champion
The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) proudly announces that Dr. David G. Armstrong has been named the 2025 Global Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Patient Champion — a unique honor nominated by patients. As Founding President of ALPS and Distinguished Professor of Surgery at USC, Dr. Armstrong’s decades of work have bridged clinical innovation with compassionate advocacy, empowering underserved populations and driving global collaborations in limb preservation.
ALPS & DFCon Join Forces at ASVS 2025 in Singapore
The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) and Diabetic Foot Conference (DFCon) proudly announce their successful participation in the ASVS 2025 Annual Meeting, held this year in Singapore. Their involvement brought a unique and multidisciplinary perspective to the meeting, further reinforcing the importance of collaboration in advancing vascular and diabetic foot care.
Edward James Olmos Interviewed About Diabetes Education and Annual DFCon Award Presentation with Living with Amplitude
The Oscar-nominated actor reflects on a quarter-century of advocacy about diabetes educcation and limb loss and his relationship with the American Limb Preservation Society.