Foot ulcers
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Last reviewed: April 2022
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Wound care - MyDr.com.au
Different types of wounds require different types of care, depending on whether they have resulted from surgery, punctures, burns, tears or ulcers.
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Diabetic neuropathy - Better Health Channel
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The latest research on COVID-19 | Diabetes NSW & ACT
You may have seen headlines such as “Quarter of COVID-19 deaths in English hospitals were of diabetics” or “COVID-19: people with type 1 diabetes more
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About type 2 diabetes | Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Read about the risks, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of type 2 diabetes and Garvan's research for better management and outcomes.
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Scurvy returns to Australia due to poor diet - MyDr.com.au
Scurvy, a disease caused by lack of vitamin C, has resurfaced in Australia in Western Sydney. Symptoms include swollen bleeding gums and joint pain.
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Wounds - how to care for them - Better Health Channel
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Diabetic conditions affecting the legs and feet - MyDr.com.au
The feet and legs are common sites for complications in people with diabetes, and for this reason good foot care is very important.
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Type 2 diabetes - Diabetes Australia
Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the body becomes resistant to the normal effects of insulin and gradually loses the capacity to produce enough insulin
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ACD A-Z of Skin - Leg ulcers
Leg ulcers are extremely common and occur more frequently in elderly people. In countries with developed health systems, 1-3% of the total health budget is spent on treating leg ulcers.
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Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic health condition where the body has difficulty processing the carbohydrates in food because the pancreas does not make enough insulin, or the insulin produced is ineffective, or a combination of both.
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Foot Ulcer (Diabetic)
This pathway provides guidance on the imaging of diabetic patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
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Diabetic Foot Explained | Ausmed
It is estimated that 280 Australians develop diabetes every day. Around 4,400 amputations are performed regularly at Australian hospitals each year and researchers believe that 85% of diabetes-related amputations are avoidable if correct care and prevention are observed.
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