Diabetes and Preventing Wounds
Wound healing below the knee requires extensive and complex treatment when compared to other parts of the body. Areas below the knee are prone to swelling and difficulties with immobility. Individuals with diabetes are particularly more prone to develop wound issues on their feet and ankles because they are more susceptible to calluses, dry skin, and nerve damage. This leads to an increased risk for open sores and can lead to infections. A severe enough infection can lead to tissue and bone damage requiring an amputation of the foot/leg.
The best way to avoid wound problems is to prevent the wounds in the first place:
- Check your feet daily by looking for blisters, calluses, chafing, or redness.
- Moisturize your feet to keep the skin on your feet soft and supple.
- Pay attention to your skin.
- Wearing well-fitting shoes can help you avoid blisters.
- Inspect your shoes to make sure it is free of any pebbles or foreign objects.
- Considering buying socks that draws moisture away from your skin.
- Wash your feet daily.
- Smooth away calluses.
- Keep toenails clipped as ingrown nails can lead to foot problems.
- Managing your diabetes can help prevent serious foot wounds.
It is important to practice consistent preventive care for people with diabetes. However, if you have diabetes, and you develop any wound issues with your feet, it is important to seek immediate medical attention to prevent from any further complications.
Healthpointe now offers a Regenerative Medicine Program that provides effective and non-invasive wound care options to treat complex problems and non-healing wounds. Call 888-719-8448 Healthpointe today to receive immediate medical attention for your diabetic wound issues. Be sure to visit our website as well, at healthpointe.net.
About Healthpointe:
Healthpointe is a leading multidisciplinary healthcare organization offering a full range of medical services in practice locations throughout Southern California (Los Angeles county, Orange county, San Bernardino county and Riverside county). Healthpointe has locations situated in over 10 cities in Southern California including Garden Grove, which is conveniently located near Stanton, Santa Ana, and Westminster. As a highly regarded musculoskeletal group, we have a personal investment in the highest level of service, and we are proud of our record of excellence over the last four decades with private patients, injured workers, urgent care, personal injuries, and professional and non-professional athletes. Leading our organization is a dynamic team of healthcare professionals who continually strive to be at the forefront of medical innovation and healthcare service delivery. For more information, a complete list of services, and Healthpointe locations, visit healthpointe.net