How do you correctly clean & debride a diabetic foot ulcer?

See a MD: Do not do this yourself! this is most safely and effectively done by a foot and ankle surgeon. One in your area can be found at www.Orthodoc.Aaos.Org/footankle.

See a physician: Such as a podiatrist or wound care specialist to get proper care and evaluation. That is just the start. Your internist and endocrinologist and possible a vascular specialist will also need to be consulted to work together to resolve problem. Do not debride this on your own!

Carefully: This is only something a professional should do.

Proffesional care: Treating diabetic foot ulcer is best accomplished with a team approach. Optimal outcomes can be achieved when your primary physician work together with a podiatrist, neurologist, endocrinologist, vascular surgeon, orthopedist, nutritionist, infectious disease specialist, and pedorthist when indicated. Do not attempt to take care of it on your own. Seek professional advice and treatment.

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. They will be the ones to debride the wound and instruct on cleaning.

LEAVE THAT TO....: a podiatrist or wound care specialist.