How long do Diabetic foot ulcers take to heal ?

Richard shares problems he's experienced with Diabetic foot problems. He talks about numbness and a 'dropped foot' also. Richard also shares his experiences of having a Diabetic Foot ulcer. He also talks about Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) causing lack of blood supply to his feet and that he had had surgery to improve this problem.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about why people with diabetes develop problems with their feet. He talks about neuropathy being the main problem as well as Peripheral Vascular Disease.

Dr Prashant Vas, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains why some people with Diabetes develop foot problems. He explains that this can occur as a result of nerve and circulation problems affecting the foot. He explains that part of the process can involve the foot becoming misshapen.

Dr Prashant Vas, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about Ischaemic Diabetic Foot ulcers. He explains that these occur due to lack of blood supply to the foot in the arteries of the leg. He also discusses Neuropathy-Ischaemic ulcers which are caused by both lack of blood supply as well as damage to the nerves of the leg by Diabetes.

Dr Prashant Vas, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains that they happen over pressure points and where these pressure points typically are. He explains the link with nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy).

Dr Prashant Vas, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about the importance of Glucose Control in preventing nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) and Peripheral Arterial Disease (narrowing of the arteries to the feet). He advocates personalising your blood sugar target with your healthcare provider team.