Podiatry Shoalhaven Family Medical Centres

12/11/2025

👣 Today is Diabetes Feet Day 👣
Check out all the up to date information at https://www.diabetesfeetaustralia.org/dfd2025/

11/11/2025

Our Pods have been busy learning about Diabetic Foot Updates over the last few days.
Have you had your annual foot check yet?

DFA2025 is kicking off soon with some beautiful Sydney weather.
We'll see you soon for the official opening and first plenary session!

03/12/2024

Here at DFA, we've released for public consultation the Australian Foot Health and Disease in Diabetes Strategy 2030: improving the foot health of people living with diabetes. We invite you to read the strategy, watch our insightful webinar (click to play) and have your say via an online survey. Public consultation is open until 12DEC24 so click on the link to learn more and get involved! https://tinyurl.com/y7tt8sxv

Australian Diabetes Society Advanced Practicing Podiatrists - High Risk Foot Group Pedorthic Association of Australia National Association of Diabetes Centres Australian Diabetes Educators Association

04/11/2024

👣Have you had your annual foot health check?👣
👣Do you know your feet risk?👣

Book a foot health check with your Podiatrist at one of the following centres
Vincentia Medical Centre - 4443 2443
Worrigee Medical Centre - 4421 6199
Culburra Beach Medical Centre - 4447 5430
Basin View Medical Centre - 4443 4959

For more information about your feet visit https://www.diabetesfeetaustralia.org/for-patients/

04/04/2024

Ulcers, which are open sores in the skin, occur when the outer layers of the skin are injured and the deeper tissues become exposed. They can be caused by excess pressure due to ill-fitting shoes, long periods in bed or after an injury that breaks the skin. Ulcers are commonly seen in patients living with diabetes, neuropathy or vascular disease. These open wounds can put patients at increased risk of developing infection in the skin and bone.

The signs and symptoms of ulcers may include drainage, odor or red, inflamed, thickened tissue. Pain may or may not be present. Diagnosis may include x-rays to evaluate possible bone involvement. Other advanced imaging studies may also be ordered to evaluate for vascular disease, which may affect a patient’s ability to heal the wound.

https://www.foothealthfacts.org/conditions/ulcers

05/01/2024

Now is a good time to think about your for 2024. Book in a test with your doctor or credentialled diabetes educator at least once every 6 to 12 months.
When was your last HbA1c test?

22/12/2023

Wishing all our patients and families a safe and happy Christmas , we have closed early today and will be back on Wednesday 27th. Please note holiday closures

17/11/2023

14/11/2023

Have you had your annual Diabetic foot check?

If not it’s time to review with your podiatrist to know and understand the risk to your feet 👣

13/11/2023

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage caused by diabetes affecting the arms, hands, legs and feet. As diabetic peripheral neuropathy progresses, various nerves are affected, which can cause problems that encourage development of ulcers. People living with diabetes play a vital role in preventing neuropathy by keeping blood sugar under control, wearing well-fitting shoes, inspecting your feet, and regularly visiting your primary care doctor and foot and ankle surgeon.

https://www.foothealthfacts.org/conditions/diabetic-peripheral-neuropathy

13/11/2023

🔵 Today is World Diabetes Day! Let's dive into the global theme: Know your risk, know your response. Over the next week, we'll explore various diabetes-related complications and how to reduce your risk.

24/10/2023

Last night, 23 October 2023, ABC’s 7.30 program presented a concerning story relating to a podiatrist. The Australian Podiatry Association (APodA) condemns the nature of alleged practices highlighted in this report.

The alleged practices in last night’s news report are not reflective of the exceptional work that podiatrists do to improve the lives of many Australians.

The practitioner mentioned in the news report is not a member of APodA. Whilst APodA cannot comment on specific cases, practitioners who do not participate in accordance with the rules run the risk of penalties, which are determined by the regulators.

APodA works collaboratively with regulators and the various funding schemes to provide regular education and communication in compliance with the rules, as stipulated by the various health fund schemes, which supports our members in providing safe and effective services.

APodA takes great pride in the work of its members who strive to improve the foot health for millions of people in Australia and will continue to support practitioners to deliver exceptional services.

The APodA was not contacted by the ABC in relation to this story.