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What's New in DFU event: Melbourne
loading… Featuring Dr Sicco Bus and Dr Jaap van Netten, Diabetes Feet Australia invites you to this exclusive event to hear ‘What’s new in diabetic foot ulcers (DFU)’ from the world’s best in diabetic foot disease research, clinical treatment and technology. Located in the heart of Melbourne’s creative and innovative hub; Story Hall offers the perfect…
Read MoreA week in the diabetic foot
loading… During National Diabetes Week 2016 (10-16th July), what were the statistics on diabetic foot disease? We released a new infographic at the conclusion of National Diabetes Week that provides an alarming look into just one week in the Australian diabetic foot. Over 400 people were diagnosed, 84 people had an amputation and 28 lost their…
Read MoreDiabetic Foot Disease: a silent killer among diabetics (video)
loading… Diabetes Feet Australia’s Pete Lazzarini and Dr Jaap van Netten discuss with Channel 9 News Brisbane new data on the devastating impact of diabetic foot hospitalisations in Australia. Mr Lazzarini led the Australian-first study published in BMJ Open finding one in every 22 patients in our hospitals have active diabetic foot disease. The study…
Read MoreDFA's passport to foot disease prevention
loading… At Diabetes Feet Australia, we aim to empower people at risk of diabetic foot disease, their carers and families, with knowledge and pathways to foot disease prevention. We have a brand new resource available today: “DFA passport to foot disease prevention”. This passport will help people at risk of foot disease to: Talk to health professionals to…
Read MoreWelcome to DFA’s National Diabetes Week!
loading… National Diabetes Week 2016 kicks off today. Diabetes Feet Australia will highlight the growing burden of foot disease in people with diabetes throughout this week. DFA provides you with special daily updates that include the release of new information for our key stakeholders: patients, health professionals, researchers and industry. We’ve got a big week…
Read MoreDFA launches Inaugural "What's New in DFU" Event
loading… Diabetes Feet Australia’s acclaimed inaugural event brought together national and international leaders in diabetic foot disease “What’s News in DFU”, held on April 19th 2016, was a sell-out event at QUT‘s Room 360 in Brisbane. Delegates included allied health professionals, medical specialists and researchers, all excited to hear the latest from a number of DFA’s vast network of experts. With thanks…
Read MoreDiabetic Foot Disease is the size of Canberra
loading… The issue of diabetic foot disease is the size of Canberra…
Read MoreDiabetes Australia: Diabetes Awareness
loading… Heard of diabetes? Know someone with diabetes? Ruby Cannizzo was diagnosed with diabetes in February 2014, watch the Cannizzo’s family’s journey. Video courtesy of Diabetes Australia.
Read MoreDiabetes UK: Putting Feet First
loading… People with diabetes are 30 times more likely to have a lower limb amputation than people without the condition. Diabetes UK is Putting Feet First and fighting to save people with diabetes from unnecessary amputations.
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