Month: July 2024
New research explores the prevalence and outcomes of the diabetic sausage toe
Researchers have published the first study to document the sausage toe as a prevalent presentation of diabetic toe infection. The study set out to document the prevalence, presentation, treatment moda...
Risk factors for amputation in diabetic foot ulcer patients identified in new research
Nine “significant” risk factors for lower extremity amputation in diabetic foot ulcer patients have been identified in new research. The meta-analysis of 16 studies taken from Chinese and English data...
Celebrating exceptional effort during Insulin Safety Week 2024
Following record-breaking numbers of sites taking part in Insulin Safety Week 2024, entries are now open for the Insulin Safety Week Excellence Awards. Created to celebrate and reward exceptional effo...
Registrations open for Hypo Awareness Week 2024
The eagerly anticipated annual campaign Hypo Awareness Week returns this October, with the aim of raising crucial awareness of hypoglycaemia among healthcare professionals in the UK and Ireland. Build...
Webinar: Working towards Zero All Preventable (ZAP) amputations
A free online event will look at how HCPs can ‘ACT NOW’ to save feet. The event, on Wednesday, July 10 from 12.30pm to 2pm, will focus on ‘Working towards Zero All Preventable (ZAP) amputations’. Held...