Poorvi Sharma

Senior Diabetes Podiatrist

Poorvi Sharma is a Senior Diabetes Podiatrist based at St. George’s Hospital in London, who wants to create an impact within acute diabetic foot and reduction in lower limb amputation rates.

On a secondary note, Poorvi delivers high energy keynotes presentations that challenges audiences to leverage their focus. Recently she did a collaboration with Astrazenca inviting consultants, podiatrist, surgeons and nurses to spread awareness regarding SGLT’s within diabetic foot.

To develop early leadership skills, she successfully completed Leadership programme via Diabetes UK and inter professional diabetes by St . George’s Hospital. Due to her keen interest in research is currently appointed as associate principal investigator for the trial – DOMINO by NIHR.

Coming from an international background (India) provided her in-depth understanding of different cultures, beliefs and why health inequalities is important. As her personality being very vibrant and unique she focuses to provide an holistic approach personally and professionally.

SGLT’s in Acute Diabetic Foot

Due to limited clinical evidence available for SGLT’s in acute diabetic foot we performed a clinical audit within our acute diabetic foot clinic. Providing an insight for diabetic foot ulcer outcomes , mortality rate and standard operating procedures can be implemented in acute diabetic foot clinics.