The FootForward partners meet in Athens for the project launch
The University of West Attica hosted the kick-off meeting of the European project FootForward – Innovative Training for the Treatment of the Diabetic Foot in Vulnerable Communities in Colombia and Peru, held on 11 and 12 March 2026 The meeting brought together partners from the European and Latin American consortium with the aim of establishing the foundations […]
Training for the treatment and prevention of diabetic foot
Diabetic foot is one of the most frequent and serious complications of diabetes, and its correct management requires specific and updated training. The combination of neurological, vascular, and infectious alterations turns any injury into a potentially serious problem if action is not taken in time and with clinical criteria. Prevention training is the first pillar. Recognizing risk […]
The importance of specialized training in diabetic foot
Diabetic foot represents one of the major clinical challenges associated with diabetes, both due to its high prevalence and the serious consequences it can entail if not managed correctly. For this reason, specific training in its prevention and treatment is a key element within modern healthcare. Proper training allows for an understanding of how neuropathy, ischemia, and […]
Inescop connects Alicante with Latin America in an Erasmus+ project on health and diabetic foot prevention
The Inescop footwear technology center is participating in FootForward, a European Erasmus+ project that brings together Spain, Greece, Colombia, and Peru with a common goal: improving the prevention and care of diabetic foot in vulnerable communities in Latin America. Diabetes is one of the chronic diseases with the greatest impact in Latin America, and diabetic foot remains one of the […]
If I have diabetes, is sport a barrier to my foot health?
Diabetes should not be an impediment to leading an active life; on the contrary, regular physical exercise is a tool that helps improve quality of life. These are some of its benefits: Before embarking on a new physical activity, it is fundamental to consult health professionals to evaluate whether adjustments are required in the diet, […]
How to care for the feet of children with diabetes
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases among children and adolescents. Within this group, type 1 diabetes is the most frequent, with an average age of onset around 8 years old. However, in recent years, a significant increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes has been observed among the pediatric population, especially […]
FootForward creates an international alliance to strengthen the care and prevention of diabetic foot in vulnerable communities in Colombia and Peru
An Erasmus+ funded European project that promotes innovative training for the prevention and knowledge transfer for the treatment of diabetic foot in Latin America Diabetes is one of the chronic diseases with the greatest impact in Latin America, and its complications, especially diabetic foot, remain one of the main causes of avoidable amputation. In countries […]