Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs) remain one of the most serious and costly complications of diabetes. Loss of protective sensation, vascular disease, and delayed detection allow minor injuries to progress into severe wounds that are difficult to treat.
Up to 25% of people with diabetes will develop a DFU requiring medical attention
1.6M+ ulcers occur annually in the United States
100,000 diabetes-related amputations each year
$17B+ annual excess direct healthcare costs
Ulcer severity at first presentation is a major driver of clinical outcomes and cost burden. In fact, severe ulcers (Stage 4-5) are more than 10x the cost of superficial ulcers (Stage 1).
A DFU identified and addressed early (Stage 1) costs significantly less to treat than a more severe DFU.
Clinical guidelines recommend routine foot inspections and temperature monitoring. While effective in controlled settings, real-world adherence and effectiveness are limited.
Self-Inspection Challenges:
Bluedrop Medical developed a proprietary thermovisual foot scanner that enables patients to complete daily foot assessments in just 30 seconds at home.
Foot Scanner
Once per day, the user simply places their feet on the device to initiate the scan process, during which high resolution images and temperature data from the feet are captured. This data is securely transmitted to Bluedrop for analysis using a companion 4G router.
Monitoring Service
Within 24 hours, Bluedrop uses AI assisted software to inspect feet for signs of visual and temperature risks. Our team notifies users of risks identified that require attention and may escalate to their prescriber if clinical intervention is needed.
Following receipt of a prescription, Bluedrop contacts the patient and initiates the process.
After the device is delivered, new patients receive virtual on boarding to explain device set-up and educate on monitoring program.
Each scanner arrives with a pre-linked wireless router that eliminates the need for home internet.
The device is paired to the patient account by Bluedrop before delivery, so no online registration or app is required.
Each time the patient scans, Bluedrop reviews the visual and temperature data for risk factors.
Bluedrop engages with patients based on a standard protocol to address risk factors. Bluedrop also provides Compliance Reminders to ensure routine use of device.
If a risk factor is detected that requires clinical intervention, the patient is notified and an escalation report, including the images and temperature data, are sent to their provider.
Scans Per Week
Patients scan every 1.6 Days on average
Scans with Observed Risk
54% of Scans Presented with Risk Factor(s)
98% of those Risk Factors are Observed Visually.
Scans Required Escalation
of Issues Required Escalation to HCP
of Issues Required Escalation to HCP
Daily thermovisual monitoring combined with proactive engagement provides clinicians with earlier visibility into foot health, enabling timely intervention before complications escalate.