Diabetic Foot Care Treatment

Experiencing high levels of blood sugar for a long time can lead to a type of nerve damage called diabetes-related neuropathy. It can cause a loss of sensation in your feet that doesn’t allow you to notice if you develop sores, cuts, or blisters. You may not even notice if there’s a rock in your shoe, for example, potentially leading to injuries.

If you don’t notice wounds, they can become infected. Diabetes can also affect how blood flows to your legs and feet. This can mean sores and other wounds take more time to heal.

Some of the most common symptoms of damage to your feet because of diabetes include:

Swollen feet are an issue that occurs often with diabetes, along with cracked and dry feet.

If you have developed a diabetic foot wound, it’s very important to consult a podiatrist. We will treat the problem by first cleaning the wound and draining pus from it. We then remove any dead or infected tissue from the area before bandaging the foot.

To treat the infection, we’ll prescribe antibiotics. We might recommend that you use crutches or even a wheelchair to ensure you don’t put pressure on the foot. We offer monitoring services, and we can also provide tips on the best strategies to care for your feet if you have diabetes.

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