We will hear what it is like to live with diabetes and an amputation, as well as the caregiver’s perspective, and thoughts from a young person living with diabetes. Their stories will provide the framework for other foot care specialists to speak to the audience from their frame of reference.
=0D=0A=Come and hear what steps you can take and how your foot care team can support you.
=0D=0A=An overview of topics will include: • foot care best practices • neuropathy • footwear, compression socks & orthotics • services available • advocacy & getting involved Foot Care Speakers: • Dr. Todd Yip – Rehabilitation Site Chief, Foot & Leg Ulcer Clinic, Royal Jubilee Hospital • Lisa Macdonell R.N. – Foot Care Nurse, Foot & Leg Ulcer Clinic, Royal Jubilee Hospital • Dr. Hiedi Postowski – Podiatrist • Nevin Pettyjohn – Pedorthist, Queen Alexandra Orthotics, Prosthetics and Seating • James Tarrant – Orthotist, Ability Orthotics & Fair Pharma Care Advisory Board member • Dr. Iain Forbes – Physician who lives with Diabetes and an Amputation • Anna Forbes – High School Teacher and Caregiver for her husband • Oria James – High School Student living with Diabetes
=0D=0A=Speaker list subject to change.
=0D=0A=Registration & Exhibitors: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Program: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
=0D=0A=Cost: $10 (includes refreshments)
Pre-registration & payment required Online: http://www.diabetes.ca/vicfootexpo
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