Global DFC is the premier, interdisciplinary diabetic foot course in GCC. In its 7th year, the course is designed for the wide spectrum of generalists and specialists who diagnose and manage the diabetic foot.
It is a great pleasure and an honour to be at the 7th Gulf Diabetic Foot Conference, held November 15-16, 2024 at the Millennium Hotel & Convention Center, Kuwait.
With the expertise and participation of Dr. Noura Marzouq (EHS- Al Qassimi Hospital – Head of CPD), we had the opportunity to engage with thought leaders, explore the latest advancements in healthcare, and bring back valuable insights that will drive our continued success in healthcare.
The current Gulf Diabetic Foot Working Group in collaboration with Wound International launch Diabetic Foot journal Middle East. The first free and bespoke online journal for this region. It is a platform for clinicians to share best practice and experiences, providing up-to-date practice-based articles and a forum for discussion and tools for education to help healthcare professionals
Key Learning
In this unique multidisciplinary conference the latest scientific developments will be presented; both findings from basic research and clinical insights important to everybody’s daily practice will be discussed.
✔️ Increase the knowledge and operative skills in the management of the diabetic foot.
✔️ Support the establishment of multidisciplinary diabetic foot clinics.
✔️ The Clinical Practice Guidelines(CPGs) for the Prevention and Management of Diabetes Foot Complications.
✔️ Demonstrate standard management techniques such as application of lower leg compression dressings, total contact casting, and use of moisture retentive dressings.
✔️ Recognize key assessment features for lower leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers.
✔️ Distinguish the factors that increase the risk of diabetic foot infections (DFIs) in a patient.
✔️ Assess the severity and extent of DFI on the basis of clinical tests and findings.
