EDFN – Page 21 – English Diabetes Footcare Network

Stem cell therapy linked to lower rates of amputation in diabetic foot cases, meta-analysis shows

The use of stem cell therapy has been found to be “significantly” more effective in the treatment of diabetic foot compared to traditional methods, meta-analysi...

Rising number of amputations coupled with fewer podiatrists is creating an ‘unsustainable model’, warns RCPod’s Head of Policy

Increasing recruitment into podiatry is ‘essential’ in the fight against rising rates of amputations, says the Royal College of Podiatry’s Head of Policy and Pu...

New Masters in peripheral vascular disease offers CPD opportunities

A new course in peripheral vascular disease is set to help to address a public health need and a gap in healthcare training. A Master of Science in Advancing Pr...

Deadline fast approaching for QiC Diabetes Awards entries

Diabetes healthcare professionals who have developed innovative practice will be celebrated at this year’s QiC Diabetes Awards – with the deadline for entries n...

CPD module: Diagnostic Imaging in the Lower Limb

A CPD module in imaging is running at the University of Brighton this November, covering x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound and MRI. The module, which is aimed at hea...

World-class diabetes conference opens registration

The UK’s must attend event for everyone involved in the treatment and management of diabetes is now open for registration, promising delegates the “perfect blen...

Psychoeducational programme helps to reduce occurrence of foot lesions by more than 60 per cent, new study shows

A psychoeducational programme was found to be ‘effective’ in supporting people with diabetes at risk of foot lesions by increasing their self-care practices. An...

Study finds ‘significant’ wound size reduction in ulcers treated with methylene blue photodynamic therapy

A study into the effectiveness of methylene blue (MB) mediated photodynamic therapy (PDT) as a treatment for diabetic foot ulcers has shown the method resulted ...

Autofluorescence imaging may be ‘valuable’ in management of diabetic foot ulcers

The use of bacterial autofluorescence imaging could be a useful tool alongside standard care in the management of diabetic foot ulcers, a new study has suggeste...

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.