A new Digital Podiatry Clinic (D-PoC) opened at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) on Tuesday to fight diabetic foot complications. Developed by AI health tech company StrideAide, the clinic aims to catch early signs of foot problems in diabetes patients and those at risk. It uses special devices that measure foot pressure, nerve damage, and blood flow. These tests feed data into StrideAide’s AI software, which analyzes risk and creates automatic reports for doctors. The clinic can screen 30 to 40 patients daily and reach over 10,000 people yearly at district hospitals. This fast and scalable approach targets early detection to prevent ulcers, infections, and amputations through standard digital check-ups. Pavan Belehalli, founder-director of StrideAide and podiatry head at Karnataka Institute of Endocrinology and Research, said, "The Digital Podiatry Clinic represents a shift from reactive treatment to preventive care in diabetic foot management." He added the solution blends clinical experience with AI to identify risks early and is designed to be affordable and scalable in public health. The D-PoC uses a plug-and-play model to allow easy setup in different hospitals. StrideAide plans to add StrideGPT, an AI chatbot to help doctors and patients with questions, boosting prevention efforts and lowering costs. Sanjay Sharma, co-founder of StrideAide, noted, "Diabetic foot problems remain among the most underestimated contributors to disability and healthcare costs." He stressed that reliable screening and data-driven care can save many limbs. IISc played a key role in research and testing, with Professor G. K. Ananthasuresh highlighting the use of AI and mechanics to create digital models of patients’ feet. These models can help design custom footwear to protect and treat diabetic ulcers. The launch event included IISc Director G. Rangarajan and other officials, marking a major step in tech-driven diabetic care.