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...
Are you one of those people who wait until your foot and ankle problems become excruciating before you book in to see a podiatrist? You know what they say, prevention is better than cure. A podiatrist can assess your foot health, treat a range of...
Summer’s here and our podiatrists want to stress one important fact: your feet can get sunburnt too! In fact, the skin on your feet is susceptible to melanoma and other forms of skin cancer. So, every time you slather your body with sunscreen, make sure...
