If you have diabetes, even a small blister, scrape, or cut can turn into a serious problem faster than you might expect. Diabetes affects the body’s ability to heal, especially in the feet and lower legs. High blood sugar can damage nerves (a condition called neuropathy) and narrow blood vessels, limiting oxygen and nutrients from reaching your skin and tissues.
When circulation is reduced, a simple sore can become an ulcer—a deep, slow-healing wound that increases the risk of infection. Without proper treatment, these ulcers can lead to severe complications, including the possibility of amputation.
Many people delay seeing a specialist because a wound “doesn’t look that bad.” But waiting can allow infection and tissue damage to spread below the surface, even if the wound appears small on the outside.
Early treatment can:
Check your feet and lower legs daily, especially if you have neuropathy or poor circulation. See a wound or vascular specialist if you notice:
These can be early warning signs of a developing ulcer or underlying vascular disease.
At Heart Vascular & Leg Center, our wound-care and vascular specialists work together to identify the root cause of poor healing. We perform advanced circulation testing to check for peripheral artery disease (PAD), a common but treatable condition that reduces blood flow to the legs and feet.
When needed, we offer minimally invasive procedures that restore blood flow and support faster wound healing—often without the need for hospitalization.
Our goal is to help you heal faster, stay active, and keep your independence.
Here are a few ways to protect your legs and feet every day:
If you or a loved one has a wound that isn’t healing—or if you have diabetes and want to prevent future ulcers—early evaluation is the key to staying healthy.
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