COVID-19 led to surge in diabetic foot amputations in Italy
The COVID-19 lockdown had a “detrimental impact” on diabetic foot ulceration (DFUs) in Italy, according to researchers there. A newly published study has shown ...
NDFA report publishes footcare case studies
The aims, interventions tested, lessons learnt, results and conclusions of the National Diabetes Foot Care Audit (NDFA) Quality Improvement Collaborative have b...
Diabetes UK launches campaign to prevent amputations during the pandemic
Diabetes UK is urging people with diabetes to look after their feet during lockdown and to seek medical help urgently if they notice anything unusual. People wi...