Diabetic foot ulcer management
A critical healthcare priority
Enhance patients’ quality of life
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are one of the most serious and costly complications of diabetes, and their prevalence is rising worldwide. We offer solutions to ease the burden of these hard-to-heal ulcers. A comprehensive DFU approach helps you address both healing and long-term care needs, improving outcomes and quality of life for those living with diabetic foot ulcers.
How common are diabetic foot problems?
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a serious complication of diabetes, affecting millions worldwide¹. They significantly increase the risk of infections, amputations², and mortality¹. With the growing prevalence of diabetes, addressing DFUs has become a critical healthcare priority². Data shows that, annually, foot ulcers will develop in 9.1 million to 26.1 million diabetes patients worldwide¹ and up to 80% of diabetic foot amputations are preceded by a foot ulcer³.
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≤ 0Proportion of patients with diabetes at risk of developing a foot ulcer in their lifetime
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> 0Percentage of these foot ulcers that can become infected
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0Risk of death for patients with diabetes living with foot ulcers compared to those without
Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme
Eligible Australians can now access fully funded wound care products.
The Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS) provides advanced wound care products at no cost to eligible Australians, helping ease the financial burden of chronic wound management.
Through CWCS, Mölnlycke proudly supports people living with diabetes and chronic wounds — including Australians aged 65+, and 50+ for First Nations peoples.
A guide to maintain healthy feet
Help your diabetic patients prevent foot complications with our easy-to-follow guide. Download 'Care for your feet' to learn practical tips for maintaining healthy feet and avoiding diabetic foot ulcers
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Wound Care For All
A selection of effective and easy-to-use guides to support the management of hard-to-heal wounds, for nurses, non-medical caregivers and patients.
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Advance your knowledge
We have designed a comprehensive series of digital learning modules that you can use on demand at a time and place that suits you.
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Talk to our experts
We’re building a community of knowledge to help prevent and manage wounds. Connect with our clinical experts to share insights, learn from real-world experience, and explore solutions that can improve outcomes for patients.
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References
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Armstrong DG, Boulton AJM, Bus SA. Diabetic foot ulcers and their recurrence. N Engl J Med. 2017;376:2367–75.
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Singh N, Armstrong DG, Lipsky BA. Preventing foot ulcers in patients with diabetes. JAMA. 2005;293(2):217–28.
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Boulton AJM. The pathway to foot ulceration in diabetes. Med Clin North Am. 2013;97:775–90.
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