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Thermography scanner added to RCPod’s Professionally Approved range
A device which uses temperature to assess foot health is the latest addition to the Royal College of Podiatry’s Professionally Approved range. Podium Professional, from Thermetrix Limited, uses thermo...
Study highlights link between socioeconomic deprivation and amputation risk
A new study has found the likelihood of amputations relating to diabetic foot disease is “inversely proportional” to the index of multiple deprivation. The research, Socioeconomic Deprivation as a Pre...
Campaign launched to equip every person with diabetes with ‘survival’ HypoCard
A campaign has been launched urging everyone with diabetes to carry a card featuring potentially life-saving advice. The HypoCard, which can fit inside a wallet or purse, provides vital tips on what t...
GlucoContro.online to be explored in upcoming Ascensia masterclass
A web-based solution that allows healthcare professionals to securely connect with their patients’ blood glucose readings will be the focus of an upcoming online session. Ascensia Diabetes Care will p...
Double the mortality risk for people with type 2 diabetes and a foot complication than those without type 2 diabetes
New research has found that people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) with a foot complication have a mortality risk double that of those without T2D. The study set out to quantify the impact of foot complica...
Latest podcast episode: The role of an Inpatient Advanced Podiatry Coordinator
The latest Talking Feet podcast episode is now available, where we chat to Jess Rees, a Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist and Inpatient Advanced Podiatry Coordinator at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Healt...
Register now to take part in Hypo Awareness Week 2023
Time is running out to register for a nationwide safety campaign which helps UK healthcare professionals to learn more about hypoglycaemia. Hypoglycaemia – or hypos – occur when a person’s blood gluc...
Ascensia to hold third GlucoContro.online masterclass
Diabetes teams are invited to attend an online event next month to learn about a web-based solution that allows healthcare professionals to securely connect with their patients’ blood glucose readings...
Diabetes UK recruiting podiatrist for conference committee
Diabetes UK is recruiting a podiatrist to join its Professional Conference Organising Committee. Being part of the Professional Conference Organising Committee is an excellent opportunity to work with...