What You Need To Know About Diabetic Wound Care

Diabetic Wound Care Frequently Asked Questions 

Diabetes is a serious disease with far-reaching effects on your body, especially your extremities including your feet and toes. If you are diabetic, you need to find out everything you can about diabetic wound care. Our doctor can help. Dr. William Montross at Montross Extremity Medical in Colorado Springs, CO, is dedicated to diabetic wound care and limb preservation.

What You Need To Know About Diabetic Wound Care

Diabetic wound care is the foundation of diabetes management and can make a difference in the health of your feet and toes. These are some of the most frequently asked questions and answers about diabetic wound care:

How can diabetes affect my feet?

Diabetes affects many of the main systems of your body, including your nervous, immune, and circulatory systems. Problems can become very apparent in your feet and toes because you may experience:

  • Loss of nerve sensation, so if you injure yourself, you might not feel it
  • Stabbing, piercing pain, known as peripheral neuropathy
  • Loss of blood supply, potentially resulting in amputations
  • Delayed or absent healing, so if you have a small cut or blister, it may turn into a painful diabetic ulcer

What should I do to take proper care of my feet with diabetes? 

Diabetic wound care involves several steps which you should practice every day, including:

  • Washing your feet using warm water and mild soap
  • Applying moisturizing cream to keep your skin from cracking
  • Checking your feet with a hand mirror, looking for small cuts or blisters
  • Applying antibiotic cream to the injured area
  • Bandaging the injured area

How can my podiatrist help with diabetic wound care?

For moderate to severe diabetic wounds that don’t resolve, it’s time to visit your podiatrist, who may recommend:

  • Oral or topical antibiotics to eliminate infection
  • Topical medications to reduce wound pain
  • Bandaging your wound to aid in healing
  • Assistive devices like crutches to help you walk

Want To Know More?

To find out more about diabetic wound care and how diabetes affects your feet, talk with an expert. Call Dr. Montross at Montross Extremity Medical in Colorado Springs, CO. Call (719) 365-7340 today.