Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Early Signs and Treatment Options

Medical Director: John F. Curtis IV, MD – General Surgeon

Diabetic foot ulcers are a serious complication of diabetes and require early medical attention to prevent infection and amputation.

Early Warning Signs

• Calluses or blisters
• Drainage or discoloration
• Swelling or warmth
• Sores that do not heal

Why Early Treatment Matters

Diabetes affects circulation and sensation, allowing wounds to worsen unnoticed. Early specialist care significantly improves outcomes.

Treatment Goals

• Prevent infection
• Promote circulation
• Offload pressure
• Achieve wound closure safely

Service Areas:
Philadelphia • Main Line • Montgomery County • Bucks County
Including home, skilled nursing, assisted living, and post-acute care settings.

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Educational content only. Physician-directed wound care under the medical oversight of John F. Curtis IV, MD, General Surgeon.