Arjun Sharma Arjun Sharma Asked 7 months ago

How to treat foot ulcers diabetes?

My father has diabetes for many years and now he has a small ulcer on his foot. The doctor said we need to be very careful. What are the best ways to treat this at home alongside his medication?

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Manpreet Singh Manpreet Singh Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Mere pitaji ko diabetic foot ulcer hua tha and we didn't take it lightly at all. We immediately went to his doctor who cleaned it and gave a proper dressing schedule. Honestly, please don't try any home remedies on this, even a small cut can become big very fast.

Anjali Shrivastav Anjali Shrivastav Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I totally get it, diabetic ulcers are so stressful to manage and it is really scary. Please don't try to treat this at home as it requires professional cleaning and checking. Just get in touch with a specialist doctor as soon as possible to keep it safe.

Vijay Deshmukh Vijay Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

With diabetes and high BP, daily checks are so important. I always inspect my feet every single night for any cuts. If you already have an ulcer, please see a doctor immediately for treatment and make sure your blood sugar levels are tightly controlled.

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Sonia Khanna Sonia Khanna Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I panicked like crazy when my husband got a tiny foot ulcer last year, thinking the worst. But we went to a podiatrist immediately, got it dressed regularly, and it healed up perfectly fine. Just don't delay the doctor visit and you will be completely okay.

Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Normally I prefer natural ways like aloe vera or turmeric for skin issues, but diabetic foot ulcers are a major exception. This needs proper medical dressing and antibiotic care. Please visit a clinic directly instead of trying any home remedies for this.

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Kabir Mehta Kabir Mehta Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Treating a diabetic ulcer at home is like trying to fix a Ferrari with duct tape. Do not play doctor on your own feet, my friend! Just run to a real doctor, get it bandaged properly, and save your feet for some dancing later.

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