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[Diabetic foot care: full-lifecycle management driven by digital intelligent technologies]
Lihong Chen1,2, Xingwu Ran1,2
1Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China.
Summary
Advancements in diabetic foot care include AI for early detection and regenerative medicine for wound healing. Full-lifecycle management offers continuous care, aiming for long-term remission of diabetes-related foot disease.
Area of Science:
- Diabetology
- Regenerative Medicine
- Digital Health
Background:
- Diabetic foot (DF) poses a significant global health challenge.
- Current management strategies are evolving towards proactive prevention and long-term remission.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the latest diagnostic and therapeutic advancements in diabetic foot care.
- To explore early warning systems, regenerative medicine, and digital management strategies.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of recent global literature.
- Evaluation of paradigm shifts in DF definitions, AI applications, regenerative strategies, and lifecycle management.
Main Results:
- Emergence of "diabetes-related foot disease" and "remission" status emphasizes proactive prevention.
- AI demonstrates high objectivity in risk stratification, early warning, and wound quantification.
- Regenerative therapies (mRNA, bio-active scaffolds) show promise for refractory wound repair.
- Full-lifecycle management enables a closed-loop continuum of care from early intervention to remission.
Conclusions:
- Diabetic foot care is entering a new era integrating digital intelligence and precision regeneration.
- Future efforts should focus on multidisciplinary clinical translation and standardization of emerging technologies.
- A comprehensive, precision management framework is needed to achieve long-term remission.
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