The “silent burden” of foot disease afflicts one in ten hospital patients, costing taxpayers billions and filling nearly 5,000 hospital beds each night, according to research from DFA, QUT and the Wound CRC. The research, released on the back of World Diabetes Day (MONDAY NOVEMBER 14), analysed the conditions of 733 adult inpatients from five…
We are proud to support Limbs4Life & Care4Feet in their Toe Jam Campaign to raise patient awareness and avoid diabetes related amputations this 2016 World Diabetes Day. Be aware of the risk of Diabetes related amputations and take steps to stay safe. See Care4Feet and our own Patient Passport for advice about foot care for you…
There are currently 415 million adults in the world with diabetes, with the proportion of people with Type 2 increasing in most countries. 46% of people are undiagnosed and 5 million deaths occurred in 2015/. Every six seconds, a person dies from diabetes. And, every 20 seconds, a limb is lost as a result of…
The well-respected “Stayin’ Strong” Health Promo Segments from the Brisbane Indigenous Media Association are currently airing a series of “Diabetic Nerve Damage” public health announcements from Diabetes Feet Australia, featuring Pete Lazzarini. 98.9fm reaches the length and breadth of Australia through its broadcasting partnership with the National Indigenous Radio Service (NIRS) committed to providing appropriate…
Featuring internationally renowned diabetic foot expert, Dr David Armstrong (USA), 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. Join us at Tonsley, Australia’s first innovation district in a vibrant and dynamic environment in…
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 backdrop…
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 lives.…
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 found…
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 get…
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 in…