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New diabetic neuropathy framework launched
A five-stage system to make diabetic neuropathy easy to understand, easier to detect and allow targeted management has been published. The simplified, clinically intuitive system ‘Half Moon’ Diabetic ...
EDFN members poll – Advancing skills
Podiatrists have been urged to complete a survey about a potential education opportunity focussing on advancing skills. Senior clinicians at University Hospitals Birmingham have asked podiatrists to f...
Survey to establish key variables in diabetic foot ulcer healing and progression
Healthcare professionals with experience in the management of patients with diabetic foot ulcers have been invited to complete a survey which will establish key variables that affect the healing and p...
Webinar to launch new network improving cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic care
A free, educational webinar for healthcare professionals will take place next month to officially launch The CKM Collaborative (formerly CVRM UK). Taking place at 7pm on Thursday April 30, 2026, the w...
Registrations open for prestigious footcare conference
Healthcare professionals involved in diabetic footcare are invited to attend the longest standing biennial international diabetic foot meeting in May. The 21st Malvern Diabetic Foot Conference will ta...
White paper outlines ‘urgently needed’ reforms to lower-limb vascular care
A “clear roadmap” for transforming lower-limb vascular care across England has been set out, after the Vascular and Venous Disease All-Party Parliamentary Group (VVAPPG) launched its white paper, Maki...
Agenda announced for EDFN National Conference 2026
The agenda has been announced ahead of the upcoming EDFN National Conference on Friday, May 8. Limb loss, complex cases, palliative care and the impact of Martha’s Law are just some of the topic...
Diabetic foot ulcer incidence is strongest risk factor for lower-extremity amputation among veterans, study finds
A study of male veterans with diabetes has found that incidence of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is the most powerful independent risk factor for lower‐extremity amputation, representing roughly a tenfold...
Save the date: Register now for the EDFN National Conference 2026
The emotional burden of amputation, the impact of Martha’s Law and palliative care are just some of the topics of the next EDFN National Conference. Register now to hear from expert speakers at the fr...
Scoping review to examine the burden of diabetic foot ulcers among South Asians in Western countries
A scoping review is set to be the first to comprehensively map evidence on the incidence, burden, and outcomes of diabetes-related foot ulcers (DFUs) in South Asians in Western contexts. In England, a...