Diabetic Wound Care Clinic in Tustin, CA

With such high stakes, it’s incredibly important to get high-quality diabetic wound care treatment as soon as you notice the sore. Our specialists at Tustin Podiatry Clinic will carefully examine your lower limbs. This allows our team to determine how serious the ulcer already is, and whether or not it’s infected. From there we can determine your best course of treatment.
 
First, of course, the wound will have to be cleaned. Any dead tissue around the sore will need to be carefully removed so the healthy areas stay intact. Your foot will receive medication for infections as well. The sore will then be carefully bandaged to keep it covered. You’ll need to wear a boot or cast and avoid walking while you heal. This will protect your foot from the pressure that could prevent the ulcer from recovering.

Good nutrition is really important to help wounds heal faster! If you have a serious wound, your body needs more energy, proteins, vitamins, and minerals to help with the healing process. Vitamin C, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin K are especially important. Just like including certain foods can help, it is also key to know what to avoid. Processed food, alcohol, and beverages with high sugar content should be limited, or, even better yet, avoided.

Good blood circulation can also help wounds heal faster. If you spend a lot of time sitting, smoke, or do not exercise regularly, now will be a good time to change these bad habits. In addition to increasing your activity levels, you can also apply heat close to the wound to boost circulation in that area.
 
In addition to age, there are a couple of other factors, medical conditions, and lifestyle choices that can slow down the healing process. These include diabetes, obesity, infection, and excessive alcohol consumption. Certain medications can also prevent wounds from healing faster.
 
At the end of the day, you should follow your doctor’s instructions for wound care. While a healthy diet and exercise can help to speed up the process, it should not replace professional medical advice.
 
You can rest assured that at Tustin Podiatry Clinic, our team takes wound care seriously. We will work with you to help your wounds heal faster and prevent any further complications.

One of the most important parts of your diabetes health care team is your podiatrist. Podiatrists are specifically trained to identify your specific foot health risks, assess the nerve damage in your feet, and help you come up with a prevention and treatment plan. A podiatrist can help address all the ways that diabetes impacts your feet. If you have diabetes, it is important to have regular check-ups with your podiatrist to maintain your foot health and help prevent any wounds from occurring.
 
If you or someone you know is suffering from a diabetic wound, don’t hesitate to come in today! We have a team of kind and caring staff who are eager to help you heal! Contact our office today to get in touch with a specialist. To book an appointment, call us or visit us online! We serve patients from Tustin CA, Irvine CA, Garden Grove CA, Orange CA, Anaheim CA, Costa Mesa CA, and Lake Forest CA.