Diabetic Ulcers

Diabetes is a complex medical condition predisposing people to diabetic ulcers in three ways:

• Peripheral neuropathy impairs normal protective mechanisms by reduction or elimination of pain sensation from minor traumas.
• Impaired circulation due to large vessel atherosclerosis and microcirculatory (capillary) abnormalities limits oxygen, nutrients and immune responses.
• In addition, poor glycemic control impairs immune response and regeneration of healthy new tissue.

Note that although not all diabetic ulcers appear on the feet or lower extremities, those locations are most common for diabetic ulcers.

Effective intervention and prevention of diabetic wounds requires a coordinated, multidisciplinary care approach. This is likely to include primary care practitioners, and may also include other external resources such as surgical specialists with expertise in diabetic ulcer management, endocrinologists, podiatrists, orthotists and other specialists as necessary.

Proven Treatment for Diabetic Wounds

The TRUHEAL Wound Program is a proven method for healing chronic diabetic ulcers in every care setting, including the home. The TRUHEAL Wound Program is the outcome of exhaustive research in wound care outcomes by Advanced Healing Institute.

TRUHEAL combines two breakthrough therapies with well-researched procedures to speed up the wound healing process, even when other treatments have failed. Innovative technologies include:

• TRUHEAL Electromagnetic Pulse Therapy (EMPT), a proprietary technology for directing a specific radio frequency signal to stimulate the proliferation of human fibroblast cells in chronic wounds.
• TRUHEAL Catalytic Nanosilver™ Solution, a revolutionary drug-free silver spray with a composition and method of action that makes it different than any other silver-based product.

More about Diabetic Ulcers

Although diabetics can have other types of leg ulcers (arterial, venous), the typical diabetic foot ulcer is a result of repetitive pressure and/or trauma that may not be recognized due to neuropathy.

A classic or typical diabetic foot ulcer is a callus formation, fissures or abrasions that progresses to open areas, abscesses and associated cellulitis. They are usually found in weight bearing locations or in areas where the foot is in contact with footwear.

Staging of diabetic wounds is not the appropriate way to describe a diabetic wound. Multiple methodologies for the description of diabetic wounds have been identified. AHI has chosen a descriptive approach reflective of the experience common to its clients. Those descriptive categories can be accessed using the links at left.