Diabetic Foot Ulcers
In-home wound care for diabetic foot ulcers with evidence-based treatment protocols designed to promote healing and prevent complications.
What Are Diabetic Foot Ulcers?
Diabetic foot ulcers are open sores or wounds that occur in patients with diabetes, typically on the bottom of the foot. They develop due to a combination of factors including nerve damage (neuropathy), poor circulation, and decreased immune function. Without proper treatment, these wounds can lead to serious complications including infection and amputation.
Who Qualifies for This Service?
You may benefit from diabetic foot ulcer care if you have:
- An open wound on your foot that has been present for more than 2 weeks
- Diagnosis of diabetes with a non-healing wound
- Previous history of diabetic foot ulcers
- Neuropathy with foot wounds
- Poor circulation affecting wound healing
- Difficulty accessing outpatient wound care clinics
Red Flags: When to Seek Emergency Care
Contact emergency services immediately if you experience:
- Fever above 101°F: with chills or confusion
- Rapidly spreading redness: beyond the wound area
- Foul-smelling drainage: or pus from the wound
- Severe pain: unrelieved by prescribed medications
- Black or blue discoloration: of toes or foot
Evidence-Based Treatment Approach
Diabetic foot ulcers require specialized wound care protocols proven to promote healing and prevent amputation. Our treatment approach includes offloading techniques to reduce pressure on the wound, advanced wound dressings appropriate for the wound stage, infection management when present, and blood sugar optimization guidance.
Studies show that proper wound care with regular monitoring can achieve healing rates of 60-80% within 12-20 weeks for non-ischemic ulcers. Early intervention is critical—wounds treated within the first 4 weeks of appearance have significantly better outcomes than those left untreated for months.
Serving The Woodlands Area
We provide diabetic foot ulcer care throughout The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe, and Magnolia. In-home visits eliminate transportation barriers and allow for treatment in a comfortable, familiar environment with family support.
Ready to Start Healing?
Schedule an in-home diabetic wound assessment today.