Posts Tagged ‘diabetic foot education’
Australian Diabetes-Related Foot Disease Strategy 2018-2022
Introducing the “Australian Diabetes-Related Foot Disease Strategy 2018-2022” One of DFA’s key activities to achieve its goal and objectives is the establishment of a national strategy to guide Australia’s efforts toward reducing the burden of diabetes-related foot disease (DFD) in this country. This Strategy was written by Diabetes Feet Australia with input from various national and…
Read More'What's New in DFU' Brisbane – last chance to register!
Following the successful 2016 sold out event, Diabetes Feet Australia invites you to next Tuesday’s exclusive evening to hear ‘What’s new in DFU’ from the world’s best in diabetic foot disease research, clinical treatment and technology in Brisbane. Renowned international researcher, Dr Sicco Bus will be highlighting key strategies for preventing DFU recurrence and extending “DFU…
Read MoreDiabetes Week 2017: DFA’s National Plan to end avoidable amputations within a generation
DFA was established in 2015 with the goal of “Ending avoidable amputations in a generation”. In the last two years, we have not only showcased the problem in Australia, but have also developed a plan to tackle the burden of diabetic foot disease. Through expert engagement, DFA developed the “National Plan to End Avoidable Amputations within a…
Read MoreJUST ANNOUNCED! An all new 'What's New in DFU' is coming to Queensland in July!
Join international experts Dr Sicco Bus (NL), Dr Peter Lazzarini, Dr John Bingley, Ms Fiona Murray, Mr Jason Warnock in locations at Townsville and Brisbane! Following on from our 2016 successful series of ‘What’s New in DFU’ evenings, Diabetes Feet Australia is hitting the road in July with not one – but two – ‘What’s…
Read MoreDiabetes Feet Australia Conference 2017
Diabetes Feet Australia Conference 2017: September 4-5th, Gold Coast Diabetes Feet Australia are delighted to announce the opening of earlybird conference registrations and the official Conference website! The Conference Committee have been working hard behind the scenes to bring you something very special for the 4-5th September 2017. You’ll not only enjoy the beautiful beachfront,…
Read MoreDFA's passport to foot disease prevention
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…
Read MoreDiabetic Foot Team lowers Amputation rate: Norway
Norwegian investigators discovered a significant decrease in the incidence of diabetic foot amputations in one town 10 years after the establishment of a diabetic foot team at the city’s only hospital. Diabetic foot team lowers rate of major amputations
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