Four out of five foot amputations could be prevented in diabetics. Prerequisite among other things: Risk awareness! According to the GEHWOL Diabetes Report, there is a lack of awareness. There is room for improvement in terms of education. The early identification of risk patients, their interdisciplinary care, but also an optimised risk awareness among those affected is of great importance.
GEHWOL moving forward: true to this brand claim, Eduard Gerlach from Lübbecke in East Westphalia has been caring for the health of people's feet around the world since 1868. With GEHWOL, the internationally orientated family business is a pioneer in the field of foot health and the market leader in specialist retail for professional foot care with distribution in over 60 countries worldwide. The full product range includes cosmetics, medical products and foot care medicines for cosmetic and podiatry retailers and pharmacies, as well as instruments, hygiene products and large-scale technology for equipping foot care and podiatry practices and beauty institutes. In addition to specialising in the foot, the high quality based on in-house research and development and the clear priority of effectiveness over all other product characteristics, the wide range is a relevant driver of enthusiasm for both recommenders and consumers. Timor Gerlach-von Waldthausen is now the 7th generation to run the company.
