House Resolution No. urges the Louisiana Department of Health to collaborate with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and other stakeholders to study the prevention and reduction of diabetes-related amputations. Recognizing diabetes as a significant public health issue in Louisiana, the resolution highlights the preventability of many amputations through early detection, coordinated care, and patient education. The study aims to gather comprehensive data on the prevalence and costs associated with diabetes-related amputations, identify evidence-based best practices, and explore strategies to enhance access to limb-saving services.

The resolution outlines specific areas for the study, including the examination of diabetic foot ulcers and peripheral artery disease, as well as the development of recommendations to increase public awareness, improve treatment access, and incentivize quality care. A workgroup of subject-matter experts and stakeholders will be established to assist in the study, which is expected to culminate in a report of findings and recommendations to be submitted to the House and Senate Committees on Health and Welfare by December 1, 2026. The resolution emphasizes the importance of collaboration among healthcare providers and the need for effective policy solutions to address this critical health issue.