The equality and disparities of progress in the diabetic foot in the North American and Caribbean (NAC) region.

Eighty-five (85%), of lower limb amputations are preventable. Amidst all the research and data on prevention, has there been any improvements within the North American and Caribbean region? Exploring the current data and outcomes it shows that there has been no improvement in the diabetic foot and the resulting suffering associated. There seems to be a connection between systemic racism, accessibility from a financial and political base line and lack of education on the impact prevention and policies that can be implemented to halt this crisis. The recognition of this fact has supported the launch of new collaborative efforts through the Limb preservation alliance. This new organisation will work with and through other organisations to expand on the mission of avoidable amputations. Some of these organisations to date are Wounds Canada, Caribbean Wounds network, American Limb preservation Society and others within the region, with the view point that weighing in can be impactful for our future outcomes. The outcome is a focus on prevention not treatment.