It’s National Diabetes week and this year's theme focuses on prevention! Whether it’s preventing type 2 diabetes or preventing complications for people living with all types of diabetes, awareness and action can make a real difference.
Here at Diabetes Feet Australia, we're committed to improving the foot health outcomes for people living with diabetes and in turn help reduce the large health burdens caused by diabetes-related foot disease on the nation, and we're excited to launch the new Australian strategy for foot health and disease in diabetes 2030.
The Australian strategy for foot health and disease in diabetes 2030: improving the foot health of people living with diabetes is a new plan to help people with diabetes take better care of their feet and prevent serious foot problems. This plan targets how to improve the foot health of all people with diabetes in three main ways.
To officially launch the Australian strategy for foot health and disease in diabetes 2030, we've developed an insightful webinar where we chat with some of the authors about why we need a new DFD strategy and discuss how and why the nine key national priority goals can help improve the foot health of people living with diabetes.
So kick back and click play to learn all about the new national strategy and how we can work collaboratively to reduce the burden of diabetes-related foot disease, improve patient outcomes, and advocate for equitable access to care across Australia.
We'd like to thank URGO Medical for their support as our official webinar partner for the release of this important national strategy click to LEARN MORE.
DFA has evaluated that by fully implementing this new national strategy, that this will not only substantially improve the foot health of the over 1.5 million Australians with diabetes, but should also help prevent an estimated 20,250 hospitalizations, 2,840 amputations and $940 million in healthcare costs per year for Australia.
Foot care is vital for people with diabetes and fortunately, many foot problems are preventable. With daily foot checks and recommended lifestyle changes, many people with diabetes are able to prevent foot ulcers and their more serious complications, such as amputation. By introducing simple steps into your daily routine, the risk of foot problems can reduce significantly.
So download our diabetes feet health passport that walks you through the daily steps to help take care of your valuable feet.
Held at the fabulous Hyatt Regency Sydney at Darling Harbour, we're going big, bold and bright! With a superstar line-up of international and national experts presenting new and future focused DFD content, we're also elevating the experience with new interactive program additions, practical skill stations, the 'great foot debate' and our always entertaining interactive dinner. DFA2025 is all about relaxed learning and networking with old friends and new.