The Medical Journal of Australia
Episode 538: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 32: new Australian guidelines for diabetes related foot disease, with Associate Professor Pete Lazzarini and Professor Stephen Twigg
Nov 12, 2023
Discussing new Australian guidelines for diabetes related foot disease, Associate Professor Pete Lazzarini and Professor Stephen Twigg cover topics such as foot ulcers, interdisciplinary interventions, risk classification, proper footwear, Sinbad and Wi-Fi scoring systems, infections, and wound healing. Emphasizing the importance of guideline-based care to prevent complications in diabetic foot disease.
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- New Australian guidelines focus on classifying foot ulcers & improving interdisciplinary interventions.
- Annual foot screenings and specialized interventions can significantly reduce diabetic foot disease burden.
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Prevalence and Global Impact of Diabetic Foot Disease
Around 400,000 Australians are affected by some form of diabetic foot disease, with estimates indicating that around 50,000 Australians develop diabetic foot ulcers annually. This condition contributes significantly to the global disease burden, ranking as the 13th leading cause worldwide. Implementing guideline-based care can help reduce the burden of diabetic foot disease by half.
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