(D05) Preventing Diabetest-Related Foot Ulcers and Recurrence

Sunday, August 9, 2026

9:50 AM - 10:35 AM ET

CE: .75 CE

This session provides a focused overview of diabetes-related foot ulcer (DFU) pathophysiology, ADA-recommended screening, management, follow-up, and the four pillars of DFU treatment. Participants then engage in an interactive image-based poll to identify early warning signs across diverse skin tones, followed by a brief live demonstration of proper foot examination techniques. The session features two complex cases, primary prevention and recurrence prevention, to strengthen referral navigation and patient care decision-making. Key takeaways and practical strategies for clinical implementation conclude the session.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Identify key foot ulcer risk factors and how to perform comprehensive foot assessments.
Deliver effective foot self-care education, recognize DFUs early, and initiate timely referrals.
Implement appropriate DFU management and coordinated follow-up to improve outcomes.

Disclosure(s):

Iana Sajith, n/a: No financial relationships to disclose

Bilja Sajith, PhD, MSN, PGP-AI ML, APRN, FNP-C.: No financial relationships to disclose

Primary Presenter(s)

IS

Iana Sajith, n/a

Student
University of Houston

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Co-Presenter(s)

Bilja Sajith, PhD, MSN, PGP-AI ML, APRN, FNP-C.

Diabetes APP, Endocrinology
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose