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Prevent Diabetic Ulcers Before They Begin with Cutting-Edge Treatment

Diabetes is a prevalent chronic condition and a key contributor to delayed wound healing. Without proper care, even minor wounds can lead to serious complications. Today’s advanced medical technologies offer practical solutions to enhance diabetic wound treatment, minimize infection risks, and promote faster healing.

Dr. Choedpong Chatjaturapat, a vascular surgeon at Vejthani Hospital, explains that diabetic foot ulcers are a common complication among diabetic patients. Impaired blood circulation deprives tissues of oxygen and nutrients, leading to delayed wound healing and an increased risk of infection.

Factors that cause diabetic ulcers:

Poor blood circulation, which slows wound healing and increases the risk of infection.
Nerve degeneration (Neuropathy), which causes a lack of sensation to injuries.
Infections, with a weakened immune system, make it more susceptible to infections.

Most diabetic patients have persistently high blood sugar levels, which can weaken the immune system and increase their susceptibility to infections. Additionally, diabetes often causes numbness in the hands and feet. As a result, patients may overlook injuries when they occur, delaying treatment and allowing wounds to worsen, potentially leading to serious complications.

Now there are medical technologies that help accelerate wound healing, reduce the risk of infection, and prevent complications.

Special technologies and techniques for treating diabetic ulcers are as follows:

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a treatment with 100% pure oxygen in a high-pressure regulator. It helps stimulate tissue growth and improves oxygen delivery to areas that are lacking proper blood flow.
Oxygen Therapy Technology (NATROX) is a treatment for chronic wounds by directly delivering pure oxygen to the wound, which stimulates tissue regeneration, increases oxygen at the wound site, promotes healing, reduces inflammation, and lowers the risk of infection.
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) or Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC system) is a wound care device that uses a vacuum system to assist in the treatment of wounds that cannot be closed by suturing.
Wound debridement is an innovative technique for removing dead tissue using high-pressure water (Hydro Surgery), allowing for more precise and efficient tissue removal, reducing tissue loss.
Endovascular Therapy is a minimally invasive procedure to improve blood circulation to the affected area of the wound.
Special Shoes for Diabetic Patients help reduce the risk of recurring wounds after treatment.

Patients should take proactive care of their health by avoiding walking barefoot, regularly monitoring for physical changes, and maintaining proper blood sugar levels to reduce the risk of ulcers and serious complications. Minor wounds should be kept clean, but if a wound worsens or heals slowly, prompt medical attention is essential to ensure proper treatment.