The Smart Steps Podcast

The Hidden Cost of Diabetic Foot Complications in the Workplace—And How Prevention Can Change Lives

What happens when a preventable condition sidelines a valued employee for nine months? For more than 37 million Americans living with diabetes, that’s precisely what diabetic foot complications can do—and the impact reaches far beyond the clinic.

In this debut episode of Smart Steps, host Erin Perkins sits down with Dr. Gary Rothenberg, Director of Medical Affairs at Podimetrics, to uncover the hidden cost of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) in the workplace. From long-term disability and extended leave to amputations that can exceed $100,000 per case, these complications are taking a serious toll on employers and employees alike.

Learn how the Podimetrics Solution goes beyond point solutions to address the most vulnerable patients, before complications arise.

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