February is the month of love, and while Valentine’s Day often focuses on hearts, flowers and chocolates, there’s one part of your body that deserves far more appreciation – your feet. They carry you through every step of your day, yet they’re often ignored until...
Each year, World Diabetes Day is celebrated on 14 November to raise awareness about diabetes and its impact on our health. This year’s theme is ‘Diabetes and Well-being’ to remind you to look after both your physical and mental health. Our podiatrists at footinjuryclinic include...
This year, National Diabetes Week in Australia runs from 14-21 July 2024, a vital period dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes, its causes, treatment and far-reaching implications. This week is an opportunity to educate people on diabetes management, particularly focusing on the often-overlooked area of...
As the saying goes, ‘Prevention is better than cure’. If you tend to overlook your foot problems, be it a persistent heel pain, bunions or ingrown toenails, you need to read on. Our feet give us cues to our overall wellbeing, serving as indicators of...
Winter is here – and, unfortunately, so also are chilblains. If you’re wondering what chilblains are, you’ve probably never experienced them and don’t need to worry. However, if the cold weather has resulted in your skin developing itchy swellings on your toes and fingers, you’ve...
If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes (4.9% of the Australian population), there’s a lot to manage: checking your blood sugar, visiting your doctor, eating healthy food, being active...
