how do you heal a wound on your foot type one diabetic
There are several key factors in the appropriate treatment of a diabetic foot ulcer: 1  Prevention of infection. 2  Taking the pressure off the area, called âoff-loadingâ. 3  Removing dead skin and tissue, called âdebridementâ. 4  Applying medication or dressings to the ulcer.  Managing blood glucose and other health problems.