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A network of healthcare professionals dedicated to the improvement of diabetes footcare in England

The EDFN is a group of diabetes foot champions who established a network across England to improve outcomes for people with diabetes by influencing change.

If you are involved in diabetes footcare, join our network and become part of a new community dedicated to improving care and reducing amputations.

Help save lives by supporting Spirit Health Foundation’s Ben Nevis Challenge 2025

The Spirit Health Foundation is urging supporters to dig deep and donate to its 2025 Ben Nevis fundraising challenge, ‘Reach the Peak’, taking place from Friday...

Join Spirit Health Foundation’s ‘Reach the Peak’ challenge to help save lives around the world

Spirit Health Foundation is calling on individuals and teams to take part in its Ben Nevis Fundraising Challenge 2025, ‘Reach the Peak’, from Friday 26 to Sunda...

Consensus study on the use of SGLT2 inhibitors in people with diabetes-related foot disease

A consensus study has found “relative confidence” of clinicians in prescribing SGLT2 inhibitors to those with diabetes-related foot disease, provided that patie...

Time in range is ‘directly related’ to wound healing in diabetic foot ulcer, study finds

New research has identified that glycaemic control is directly related to ulcer wound healing in non-complicated diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). With DFU a significa...

Winners announced at the Diabetes Nursing Awards 2025

The winners of the Diabetes Nursing Awards 2025 were revealed at a prestigious ceremony in London last week, celebrating excellence, innovation and dedication i...

Upcoming webinar to discuss diabetes and chronic kidney disease care

Registrations are now open for the webinar ‘Breaking new ground: Further development to transform diabetes and CKD care’. Led by Professor James Burton, a Profe...

Webinar to explore case studies in diabetes and kidney disease management

Healthcare professionals are invited to join a live webinar exploring the management of diabetes and kidney disease through engaging case studies. Led by Dr Sar...

New plasma inflammatory biomarkers for diabetic foot ulcer identified in study

Researchers have identified new predictive biomarkers for diabetic foot ulcer, providing insights into its pathogenesis and diagnostic strategies. The underlyin...

‘Amplified’ cardiovascular risk for people with severe diabetic foot ulcer and chronic kidney disease

There is an “urgent need” for targeted interventions for people with both diabetic foot ulcer and chronic kidney disease who face a greater risk of major advers...

The Talking Feet Podcast: the podcast of the EDFN

Latest EDFN podcast examines future role of podiatric surgery

Two experts in podiatric surgery discuss how the service has evolved with the increasing burden of diabetic foot disease in the latest EDFN podcast. The most re...

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 Coordinat...

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Sharing best practice

Our members get access to the latest best practice in diabetes footcare, we share what works to speed up the improvements to care pathways and clinical care.

Professional forum

Engage with footcare professionals in our interactive online forum, where you can set up topics, pose questions, gain feedback and share ideas.

Education

Our network is dedicated to improving footcare for people with diabetes through the provision of high-quality education for professionals.

Podcasts

Leading names from the NHS and research will be featured in this new podcast series, which supplements our news and education services.

Webinars

Get up-to-date with the latest research and clinical breakthroughs through a series of educational and informative webinars.

Latest news

Catch up with all the new developments involving diabetes footcare in England.