Question 1

is salt a good solution for diabetic foot ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic foot ulcer: Diabetic foot ulcers require an evaluation by a wound care professional or a podiatrist. Do not attempt to cure this type of wound by yourself. The literature does not support using salt in the wound to help with healing.

Question 2

what does a diabetic foot look like?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic foot: A person with diabetes may have normal looking feet.  Diabetes can cause both neurologic and vascular problems yielding numb or painful feet, and/or poor circulation with red, pale, or bluish skin colors, or even gangrene.  There is no one "diabetic foot" appearance. Your podiatrist should be consulted to evaluate your feet periodically if you are diabetic.

Question 3

how can i take care of diabetic foot?

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Professional care: Diabetic foot ulcers and infection may often times be prevented with good diabetic foot education and foot care by a professional, tight sugar control, good nutrition, frequent foot inspection and use of properly fitting shoes.

Question 4

i have diabetic foot and i am going to go on a long flight what should i do?

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When sitting: Perform some foot and ankle excercises, make sure to get up and walk around every so often ( at least once per hour.)  you can wear compression socks if your circulation is fine in the legs.

Question 5

diabetic foot sores: are they contagious?

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Foot sores: They are not contagious. If the sore is infected with bacteria they can be passed from one to another.

Question 6

what are some herbal medicines for wounded diabetic foot?

Accepted Answer

None whatsoever: Diabetic foot wounds are incredibly serious conditions that can put your limb and life at risk.  Don't fool around with herbal "cures."  you should, if you're not already, be under the care of a team of doctors for this, including an endocrinologist, podiatrist, vascular surgeon, nutritionist, cde, pedorthist and possibly even an orthopedist and neurologist.

Question 7

how are diabetic foot ulcers treated?

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Rx Diabetic Ulcer: There are two main causes of diabetic foot ulcers: neuropathy and arterial. These have different forms of treatment. Unfortunately, both can be involved in the same ulceration so attention by a trained health professional is vital. Contact your primary care physician, wound center, or podiatrist for further workup and attention.

Question 8

what should i do when a diabetic foot is in pain?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor!: Could be due to diabetic neuropathy, or numbness in the feet due to diabetes which often starts out painful.  If your feet are already numb and you are having breakthrough pain it could be something more serious and should be seen by a podiatrist asap.

Question 9

what happens when you have a diabetic foot wound?

Accepted Answer

Are at risk: For infection and even gangrene if not properly treated. Cause of wound needs to be determined and proper treatment administered.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: diabetic foot?

Accepted Answer

Higher risk foot.: A diabetic foot is a simply the foot of a person with diabetes. Because of the nature of diabetes, a diabetic foot has certain risk factors that make observing and practicing good foot care a priority.

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