Steplife | Second Heart Japan

About Diabetes and Foot Conditions

● A Global Health Issue: The global diabetic population is projected to reach 589 million by

2025, equivalent to approximately 1 in 10 adults worldwide (IDF Diabetes Atlas, 11th Edition).

● Complications Threatening QOL: Diabetic foot problems can lead to lower-limb amputation,

and the 5-year survival rate following amputation can be lower than that of certain cancers.

● Challenges in Preventive Care: Current healthcare systems face challenges in continuously

monitoring patients’ daily conditions and enabling early-stage intervention.

What is "Steplife"?

We prevent diabetic foot ulcer progression using digital technology for patient self-care and

remote medical monitoring.

1. For Patients

・Foot Observation: Record and share foot conditions via smartphone.

・Behavioral Support: AI nurse chat and economic incentives to encourage continued care.

・Education : Provide the footcare educational contents and quiz for selfcare.

2. For Medical Institutions

・Remote Monitoring: Centralize patient data, visualize changes over time, and detect

high-risk patients efficiently.

・Early Intervention: AI image analysis for anomaly detection and alerts

・Enhanced Communication: Streamline patient collaboration and preventive guidance.

Proven in Japan to support early detection of foot lesions and promote self-care, our solution has been expanding

globally since 2024. Ongoing PoCs with Malaysian government agencies are supporting local validation and

compliance, while we are now beginning collaborations with healthcare institutions in Malaysia and Indonesia.