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How can you treat a diabetes foot wound?
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See a physician: I would recommend being evaluated by a podiatrist. Diabetic foot wounds can be difficult to treat and must be treated properly. This could include antibiotics for possible infections, prescription wound care products, and custom off loading devices.
Answered 7/5/2014
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Best Practice: Diabetes causes nerve injury - loss of sensation below the ankles.Poor sensation means injuries and problems advance before they are found and get worse quickly. Treatments include sugar control, keep the ulcer surface healthy/clean with debridements, moist wound dressings and absolutely keeping the ulcer away from any pressure. No antibiotics unless infected. An expert wound doc is your best bet.
Answered 7/5/2014
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