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.
Elevate your career in limb preservation: ALPS Traveling Fellowship: Extended Application Deadline: 1 July 2026
Elevate your career in limb preservation: The ALPS Traveling Fellowship 2026 is open for applications! Apply before July 1, 2026. For clinicians who have a strong interest in limb salvage the ALPS Traveling Fellowship provides a unique mentorship opportunity.
This ALPS Traveling Fellowship is a grant created to foster global collaboration and provide hands-on learning experiences in interdisciplinary limb preservation care. Are you our next fellow?
The Limb Preservation Journal 2026 is out: Highlights the 3-Minute Diabetic Foot Exam
New publication in May Special Edition of the Limb Preservation Journal is out. The contributions assembled span six continents, a dozen clinical disciplines, and the full spectrum, from bench-level pathophysiology to patient narrative.
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March is Women’s History Month, and this year, the American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) proudly celebrates 5 extraordinary women from ALPS and DFCon. Through their leadership, expertise, and unwavering dedication, these trailblazers are not only making history but also shaping the future of limb preservation.
Diabetic Foot Update 2025 Successfully Concludes in San Antonio
The American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of Diabetic Foot Update 2025, held December 6-7 at UT Health San Antonio. This revitalized educational meeting, held for the first time in over two decades, offered a focused and meaningful platform for advancing knowledge around the Charcot foot, a frequently underrecognized and complex complication of diabetes.