Apollo Spectra Hospital, Alwarpet has strengthened its diabetic healthcare services with the launch of the Advanced Super Specialty Diabetic Foot Care Clinic. The clinic offers evidence-based screening, early risk identification, timely diagnosis, comprehensive treatment, and limb-saving interventions for diabetic foot complications under one roof. Designed to enable early intervention and improve patient outcomes, the clinic aims to reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, prevent avoidable amputations, and help patients maintain mobility and quality of life.
Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing chronic diseases globally, with India accounting for one of the world's largest populations of people living with the condition. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 77 million adults in India are living with diabetes, while an estimated 25 million more have prediabetes. Among the most common, yet least recognised, complications are those affecting the feet. Studies indicate that 60–70% of people with diabetes develop peripheral neuropathy—a loss of sensation that can allow minor injuries to go unnoticed until they progress into serious ulcers. Further, nearly one in three people with diabetes is expected to develop a diabetic foot ulcer during their lifetime, making early screening and timely intervention critical to preventing severe infections and lower-limb amputations.
To mark the launch and raise awareness about diabetic foot health, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Alwarpet will conduct a Free Diabetic Foot Screening Camp on 8 and 9 August 2026. The two-day camp, designed for people living with diabetes and chronic kidney disease, will offer expert consultations, comprehensive foot examinations, blood flow and sensation assessments, and personalised guidance on preventive foot care and appropriate footwear.
Speaking about the launch, Dr. Balakumar R, Senior Consultant – Vascular Surgery, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Alwarpet, Chennai, said, "Diabetic foot complications are often preventable when identified early. Unfortunately, many patients delay seeking medical attention until the condition has progressed significantly. Through the Advanced Super Specialty Diabetic Foot Care Clinic, we hope to encourage early screening and provide patients with specialised care that can help preserve mobility, reduce complications, and improve their overall quality of life. Comprehensive diabetic foot care has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of major amputations when patients receive timely and appropriate treatment."
The Advanced Super Specialty Diabetic Foot Care Clinic combines state-of-the-art diagnostic technologies and evidence-based therapies with personalised preventive care to deliver comprehensive management of diabetic foot complications. The clinic offers:
● Advanced Diagnostics & Assessment: T.I.M.E. Clinical Decision Support Tool (CDST) for ulcer assessment, comprehensive neurological evaluation, vascular assessment, and angiosome-based evaluation.
● Advanced Wound Management: Hydrosurgery-assisted debridement, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), Topical Warm Oxygen Therapy (TWOT), Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, and specialised wound care.
● Surgical Interventions: Minimally invasive vascular procedures and reconstructive foot surgery performed as day-care procedures.
● Preventive Care & Patient Education: Patient counselling, structured preventive programmes, and specialised diabetic footwear solutions to help reduce the risk of recurrence.
With the launch of the Advanced Super Specialty Diabetic Foot Care Clinic, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Alwarpet reinforces its commitment to delivering advanced diabetic foot care through early diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, limb-preservation strategies, and preventive care, helping patients lead healthier, more active lives.