Podimetrics

10/23/2026

October is Health Literacy Month, and clarity matters just as much for providers as it does for patients.

A common hesitation around remote temperature monitoring is that it will overwhelm clinic schedules with unnecessary alerts and visits. Our new white paper looks at what actually happens in practice. Real-world data from Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic and the Veterans Health Administration shows alert rates of just 1.4 to 1.7 per patient-year, with roughly two-thirds of inflammation episodes resolving through offloading guidance alone, no provider visit required. The same data shows a 52 percent reduction in hospitalizations and a 91 percent reduction in moderate to severe ulcers.

The paper also addresses the two other questions providers ask most: what about false positives, and will patients actually use the mat consistently. Published adherence data shows 74 percent of patients remain engaged at one year, well above adherence to therapeutic footwear.

Download the white paper to see the data behind what remote temperature monitoring actually looks like in practice.

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10/15/2026

62% of patients with diabetes who receive a lower extremity amputation die within five years. While this data point is startling on its own, it’s also alarming to compare how much higher the mortality rate is for patients with amputations versus the pooled mortality rates for cancer: a 2020 study documented 9.0% for breast cancer and 80.0% for lung cancer, with a pooled 5-year mortality rate for all reported cancer at 31.0%.

Early detection and proactive intervention can help prevent limb-threatening and life-threatening complications. That's why we're focused on identifying risk before wounds develop.

Reference: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Limited Data Set. 2013-2020

10/14/2026

A draining blister. Swelling caught at a follow-up. A fast escalation to his provider.

That chain of events is what early detection looks like in practice. With offloading, wound care, and antibiotics, this patient's wound resolved within weeks, and it never became a bigger problem. Remote monitoring helps care teams spot what patients may not feel or notice and act sooner. That's the goal of the Podimetrics Program.

Read more patient wins on our website: https://hubs.ly/Q04B0mDl0

10/06/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for women living with diabetes, it's a timely reminder to stay on top of screening.

Research shows diabetes is associated with about a 20% increase in breast cancer incidence. Both conditions are easier to manage when problems are caught early.

If you or someone you love has diabetes, this month is a good time to:
✔ Schedule your mammogram
✔ Talk with your care team about your personal risk
✔ Keep up with routine diabetes care, including foot checks

At Podimetrics, we believe early detection makes a difference, whether it's a screening or scanning on your SmartMat+.(Source: Rashmi et http://al., Public Health, 2025.)

10/02/2026

October is Health Literacy Month, a reminder that understanding health information is not a given, even for people managing a serious condition every day.

The CDC reports that almost 9 out of 10 adults in the United States have limited health literacy skills. For people living with diabetes, that gap can be the difference between recognizing an early warning sign and missing it entirely. Instructions get misread, appointments get missed, and symptoms that need attention get dismissed as nothing.

Closing that gap takes more than a pamphlet. It takes information delivered in a way people can actually use, and support that meets them there.

That's why our Patient Support experts actively monitor and check in with every patient, leading with understanding and compassion at each touchpoint. Regular re-engagement calls and ongoing education opportunities help patients stay on top of their foot health.

You can find a section on the barrier to adherence that is patient health literacy in our white paper, Adherence & Access:
https://hubs.ly/Q04y_NqX0

09/22/2026

Real results, real impact: a 60-year-old patient's draining blister and swelling were caught early through the Podimetrics Program, leading to fast intervention — offloading, wound care, and antibiotics — and a fully healed wound within weeks. This is what early detection can do.

Read more patient wins on our website: https://hubs.ly/Q04wXV6b0

09/18/2026

Aging well often means having people around you who help you stay on top of your health — and for loved ones managing diabetes, that support can make a real difference in preventing complications like foot ulcers and amputation.

This Healthy Aging Month, check out our guide for practical tips on helping a family member with diabetic foot care: https://hubs.ly/Q04wXTtT0

09/17/2026

SmartMat+ introduces a new hand-held Controller. This detachable display screen lets users view scan results and device information anytime, with a clear, easy-to-use interface. Plus, it can be placed anywhere to easily integrate into a day-to-day routine. Learn more about SmartMat+: https://hubs.ly/Q04wXT3w0

09/16/2026

Longevity doesn't come from an intentional pursuit of health. It comes from an environment that makes the healthy choice the easy, unconscious default.

That idea, from a talk our Medical Director Gary Rothenberg, DPM, CDCES, CWS, attended on the Blue Zones, is the subject of his latest blog. In communities like Okinawa, Nicoya, and Ikaria, remarkable longevity and dramatically lower diabetes rates come not from discipline but from daily life designed so that movement, connection, and moderation require no decision at all.

Gary argues that diabetic foot ulcer prevention works the same way. Patients already know they should check their feet daily. Knowledge has never been the gap. Sustaining the habit is.

Read the full post on what the world's longest-lived communities can teach us about preventing complications before they start.

Learn about the fall risk you can fix this afternoon. Home hazards can be easily addressed to prevent serious injuries for older adults.

09/11/2026

Diabetes distress affects up to two-thirds of people living with diabetes, yet it often goes unrecognized and unaddressed. Our white paper — featuring insights from Dr. Denise Levy and Dr. Gary Rothenberg — breaks down the systemic challenges driving distress and offers practical, data-backed strategies for providers, payors, and caregivers alike.

Download your free copy today:

Download this insightful guide to discover actionable strategies to reduce diabetes distress and improve care for patients and caregivers alike.