Diabetic Podiatry Discussion Group

After the success and learnings from the Diabetes Journal Club in 2022, Simon and PodiatryNZ have decided to broaden the focus for this year’s events while still keeping specific to diabetic care.

This discussion group, facilitated by Simon Speight, will dive into the contemporary issues of practising diabetic foot care and will introduce different experts from the field to speak alongside Simon.

This discussion group is aimed at both experienced diabetic podiatrists and those new to the field also.

Five sessions hosted on the third Tuesday of every second month commencing March.

- Session 1 – March 21, 7PM – Insulin Pumps and Sensors

- Session 2 – May 16, 7PM – Pharmacological Management of Diabetes, discussing the new wonder drugs 

- Session 3 – July 18, 7PM – Topic TBC

- Session 4 – September 19, 7PM – Topic TBC

- Session 5 – November 21, 7PM – Topic TBC 

Attendance at these events will add an hour to the CPD category: Professional Learning Activities, Point 1, Attendance or remote attendance at seminars, events, activities or conferences relevant to the practice of podiatry in New Zealand. In addition to attendance, you will also need to do a reflection in order to claim CPD points. It is recommended that you use the Gibbs reflective model of practice. It will be stated at the commencement of the meeting what will be required.