Take Care of Your Diabetic Foot Wound: 3 Tips

When you run into a minor injury, cut, or scrape, on your feet it’s often unnecessary to see your doctor. Usually, you can treat it successfully and quickly at home. But other times, waiting to call your podiatrist can lead to long-term damage. This is especially the case when it comes to diabetic foot ulcers. For diabetic patients, ulcers can be common, and because of poor circulation and low immunity, it’s important to take them seriously.

Here are three things you can do to manage your ulcer and prevent limb loss or infection:

1-Clean and Bandage

Did you clean your wound? This is an essential part of wound care. Our priority is to help patients reduce the risk of developing an infection. Start with clean hands and clean your wound every day. Don’t forget to change bandages daily and watch for signs of infection.

2-Wear Shoes

While caring for a wound, maintain your comfort. Walking barefoot only adds pressure to the wound. It can worsen your pain and the state of the wound. Always wear shoes or slippers, and consider using crutches or a cane. Talk to your podiatrist about your options for custom orthotics, too.

3-Call Your Podiatrist ASAP

Wound care can be overwhelming, and we’re here to help! Treating an ulcer isn’t easy to do from home. Don’t wait. Call our office and allow us to assist you with wound treatment.

Here at PodiatryCare, PC, and the Heel Pain Center, we specialize in diabetic foot and wound care, along with other foot and ankle ailments. Dr. Charlotte George, Dr. Matthew Tschudy, Dr. Rebecca Wiesner, Dr. Kristen Winters, Dr. Laura Vander Poel, and the rest of our team are dedicated to helping our Hartford County patients. To schedule an appointment at our Enfield location, call (860) 741-3041; for an appointment at our South Windsor location, call (860) 644-6525.