Treatment of the feet of a diabetic patient can be complex. Annually 2-3% of diabetic patients will develop foot ulcers. Up to 15% of all diabetic patients will suffer from chronic foot ulcers in their lifetime. Without early and diligent treatment a foot ulcer can advance to hospitalization and even amputation.

The best course of action for a diabetic with a foot wound is to seek podiatric medical care immediately. The primary goal in treatment is to prevent or contain an infection. The majority of non-infected foot ulcers are treated without surgery. The key is to come in and see us immediately upon seeing a wound.

The best way to treat and prevent diabetic foot problems includes reducing and eliminating the risk factors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, high cholestoral, elevated blood glucose, and wearing footwear that constricts circulation.

We will work with you on a plan to reduce these risk factors and build on preventative treatments. We also have a line of diabetic shoes available for Medicare patients including Dr. Comfort™, Sur-Fit™, and Delmarva™. They are designed to improve compromised circulation.