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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.

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...

Celebrating UK nursing heroes

The winners of the first Diabetes Nursing Awards 2024 were announced at a ceremony in London earlier this month.  Hosted by Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE, the evening cer...

EDFN Podcast: Tackling the ‘existential crisis’ facing podiatry

In the latest EDFN podcast, two experts discuss the efforts being made to sustain and grow the number of podiatrists as the profession faces an “existential cri...

Questionnaire on referral of heel ulcers in people with diabetes

Podiatrists have been urged to complete a questionnaire to assess the variations in reporting and referral of heel ulcers when patients have diabetes. The refer...

Renal failure associated with increased risk of diabetic foot ulcers, evidence finds

People living with renal failure are more at risk of developing diabetic foot ulcers, an expert has revealed today during the Trend Diabetes National Conference...

New guidance on improving foot care for people with dark skin

A handbook has been published by Diabetes Africa to provide essential information for healthcare professionals delivering foot care to people with diabetes who ...

embecta announced as Insulin Safety Week sponsor

Global medical technology company embecta announced as Insulin Safety Week 2024 sponsor – supporting efforts to reduce errors within the profession. Created to ...

Ypsomed announced as Insulin Safety Week sponsor

Developer and manufacturer of injection and infusion systems Ypsomed announced as Insulin Safety Week 2024 sponsor – supporting efforts to reduce errors within ...

The Talking Feet Podcast: the podcast of the EDFN
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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.

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

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

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