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In memory of Dr Bob Young
It is with great sadness that the EDFN shares the news that Dr Bob Young died last month following a short illness. Dr Young served as a diabetes consultant at ...
New research explores the prevalence and outcomes of the diabetic sausage toe
Researchers have published the first study to document the sausage toe as a prevalent presentation of diabetic toe infection. The study set out to document the ...
Risk factors for amputation in diabetic foot ulcer patients identified in new research
Nine “significant” risk factors for lower extremity amputation in diabetic foot ulcer patients have been identified in new research. The meta-analysis of 16 stu...
Celebrating exceptional effort during Insulin Safety Week 2024
Following record-breaking numbers of sites taking part in Insulin Safety Week 2024, entries are now open for the Insulin Safety Week Excellence Awards. Created ...
Registrations open for Hypo Awareness Week 2024
The eagerly anticipated annual campaign Hypo Awareness Week returns this October, with the aim of raising crucial awareness of hypoglycaemia among healthcare pr...
Webinar: Working towards Zero All Preventable (ZAP) amputations
A free online event will look at how HCPs can ‘ACT NOW’ to save feet. The event, on Wednesday, July 10 from 12.30pm to 2pm, will focus on ‘Working towards Zero ...
Treating diabetic lower extremity ulcers with vLPM and vCPM tissue allografts ‘improves mortality’, study finds
Using vLPM and vCPM allografts in the treatment of diabetic lower extremity ulcers is linked to improved outcomes when compared to using other cellular tissue p...
Study of antibiotic prescribing trends in diabetic foot infections highlights need for ‘rational’ prescribing
A study which assessed antibiotic prescribing trends and microbial susceptibility patterns in diabetic foot infections (DFIs) has highlighted how understanding ...
Webinar: Introduction to thermography and its clinical application in foot health
Sponsored story A webinar taking place this month will introduce the innovative use of thermography in the management of foot health. The event, on Wednesday, J...
Talking Feet: Second episode in the new EDFN podcast series
Consultant Vascular Surgeon Naseer Ahmad joins us for the second EDFN podcast, discussing the role of the vascular surgeon, inequalities around lower limb amput...
Talking Feet: The first EDFN podcast
Leading footcare professionals will share their expertise and thoughts on the hot topics from the world of diabetic foot with the launch of the new EDFN podcast...
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Raising the quality of diabetes footcare through...
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.
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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.