The Sugar Nurse: HESTA 2026 Nurse of the Year
Northern Territory diabetes educator Helen Lamech has been named Australia’s Nurse of the Year, recognised for transforming diabetes care across Central Australia through a community‑led model that now supports more than 100 families. With more than 30 years of nursing experience in the NT — including the past decade as a diabetes educator — Ms Lamech has […]
These boots are made for walking: Looking beyond the risk factors for lower limb amputations in patients with diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a growing health concern that causes considerable morbidity and mortality.1,2 Lower extremity amputations (LEAs) are amongst the most serious and costly complication of T2DM.1,2 Diabetic foot complications, including peripheral vascular disease, neuropathy and structural foot deformities, account for most LEAs.1,3 A multidisciplinary approach aimed at early detection and management […]
Avoiding diabetic ketoacidosis in perioperative and procedure settings
Avoiding diabetic ketoacidosis in perioperative and procedure settings