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Foot and Ankle Surgery & Podiatry located in Denver, CO

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Diabetic Wound Care services offered in Denver, CO


If you have diabetes, your risk of developing slow-healing wounds increases. At Foot Specialist Associates in Denver, Colorado, Lauren Molchan, DPM, John McGarry, DPM, and the experienced team use advanced treatments for diabetic wound care to speed up healing and prevent serious complications. Schedule an appointment with Foot Specialist Associates over the phone or book one online if you experience a non-healing wound.

Diabetic Wound Care Q & A

What is diabetic wound care?

Diabetic wound care involves treating slow-healing wounds that occur with diabetes. Diabetes increases your risk of slow-healing wounds for numerous reasons, including high blood sugar, poor circulation, neuropathy, a weaker immune system, and a higher risk of infection.

When should I see my doctor for diabetic wound care?

Schedule an appointment with Foot Specialist Associates for an evaluation if you have a wound that doesn’t heal within a week or if you experience:

  • Swelling
  • Tingling
  • Burning
  • Loss of sensation
  • Persistent pain

Ways to reduce your risk of ulcers and other diabetes-related wounds include not smoking or drinking, keeping blood sugar levels within a normal range, and controlling high cholesterol.

How are diabetic wounds treated?

Your Foot Specialists Associates specialist reviews your medical history and examines your wound to determine the best diabetic wound care treatment. They might recommend one or more of the following:

 

Antibiotics

If your wound is infected, taking a round of antibiotics can accelerate wound healing and reduce your risk of serious complications.

 

Topical medicines

Your doctor may apply topical medications to your wound to help it heal faster and prevent infection.

 

Debridement

Your Foot Specialists Associates provider can remove dead or infected skin and tissue during debridement to clean up a non-healing wound. They apply an antibiotic ointment and bandage up your diabetic wound to accelerate healing.

 

Offloading

If you have a diabetic foot ulcer, removing pressure from the wounded area can accelerate healing. Your provider might recommend using crutches, special footwear, or a brace while your wound heals.

 

Surgery

In severe cases, surgery might be necessary to correct bone deformities associated with a wound or remove infected tissue. Your Foot Specialists Associates provider lets you know if surgery is necessary.

 

Chronic disease management

Managing a chronic disease by controlling blood sugar and cholesterol levels can accelerate wound healing and prevent future non-healing wounds.

 

How can I strengthen my immune system?

In addition to tight blood sugar control, the best way to keep your immune system strong when you have diabetes is to eat a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid smoking.

Don’t let non-healing wounds become infected or progress to a serious complication. Schedule an appointment with Foot Specialist Associates over the phone or book online today.