New research published in the Medical Journal of Australia has a found a significant number of people with diabetes-related foot ulcers (DFUs) are requiring hospitalisation before they heal.
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) prevalence has surged by almost 70% in five years, putting thousands of women and their babies at risk of future health complications. Of particular concern is the Northern Territory, which has almost tripled its incidence of GDM, while Victoria has doubled its incidence.
SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists represent significant advances in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, but there are challenges in providing equitable access to these medicines.
While there has been a general decline in the incidence of type 2 diabetes since 2010, the incidence is still increasing in certain ethnic and socio-economic groups.
Two recent startling reports have shone a light onto the diabetes epidemic, with experts hoping significant change will follow.
As diabetes care continues to grow and evolve, understanding of comorbidity patterns can help inform the design of future health services.
People with diabetes-related foot disease are often not sufficiently educated on preventing and managing foot ulcers and other related conditions, and more research is needed to find the best approach so people with this condition can best manage themselves.
