What are some of the main medical treatments for diabetic foot ulcers?

    Researchedby:
    Kamal Patel
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    The main treatments include wound debridement (removing dead skin and tissue), moist wound dressings, reducing weight on the ulcer (via orthotics or shoe changes), antibiotics to combat infections, and controlling blood sugar levels (poorly controlled blood sugar can impair wound healing).[1]