# Rewind the Journey: The Preventability Index in Diabetic Limb Salvage

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Podcast: [Diabetic Foot Files](https://stenobird.com/podcast/diabetic-foot-files-7302870)
Published: 2026-06-27T14:21:33+00:00
Episode link: https://gdhutche.podbean.com/e/rewind-the-journey-the-preventability-index-in-diabetic-limb-salvage/
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Duration seconds: 1154

## Resource

Dr. G explores the "Preventability Index," a framework for replaying a patients timeline to identify missed opportunities that could have prevented a diabetic foot ulcer or amputation. He explains the five domains of the index—structural deformity, skin integrity, infection burden, vascular reserve, and time to intervene—each scored 010; higher totals indicate greater preventability.The episode emphasizes prevention through early detection, foot exams during routine visits, patient education, timely vascular and infection evaluation, and offloading. Dr. G stresses that the index is not for blame but for quality improvement and patient advocacy to reduce avoidable limb loss.

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