Diabetic Foot Ulcers (adjunctive support)
Also known as: diabetic foot ulcer, diabetic foot wound, diabetic foot infection
Diabetic foot ulcers are wounds on the feet of people with diabetes — from neuropathy and poor circulation — and need urgent specialist podiatric and vascular care; infection can escalate fast. Chinese medicine supports wound healing through qi-blood and yang-deficiency patterns, and damp-heat in infected wounds, alongside strict medical care.
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Lifestyle & Diet
- •Any new foot ulcer needs the specialist foot clinic — never self-treat.
- •Check feet daily; good shoes; keep sugars at target.
- •Report spreading redness, smell or fever urgently.
- •Stop smoking — it worsens foot circulation dramatically.
Cautions & Contraindications
- •Never needle over the wound or numb skin without sensation feedback.[]
- •No warming therapies before vascular assessment.[]
When to reassess or seek care again
Review every 1–2 weeks with the foot clinic: wound measurement, sugars, circulation, infection signs.
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Sources & Further Reading
Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.
- NICE · 2024
- National Library of Medicine · 2024
- Healthdirect Australia · 2024
Educational reference for licensed practitioners. Not a substitute for individual clinical assessment. Refer to conventional care for any red-flag or undiagnosed presentation.