Diabetic Wound Care
Diabetic foot ulcers require timely, specialized treatment. Foot Health Centers provides focused wound care for patients across Hernando, Southaven, DeSoto County, and the greater Memphis area.
Medically reviewed by Michael G. Lyons, DPM — Board-Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Written and reviewed by the physicians of Foot Health Centers, Hernando & Southaven, MS. Meet our doctors
About diabetic foot wounds
Diabetes can reduce sensation in the feet (neuropathy) and slow blood flow. A small blister or pressure spot may go unnoticed and develop into an ulcer.
Diabetic foot ulcers often heal slowly and can become infected. Early evaluation, pressure relief, and regular follow-up are central to care.
We work alongside your primary care provider and other specialists, including vascular specialists when circulation is a concern.
- Non-healing sore or ulcer on the foot
- Drainage, odor, or color changes around a wound
- Pain, redness, or swelling near a wound
We assess wound size, depth, circulation, and infection risk, and may order imaging or labs when indicated.
- Wound debridement
- Specialized dressings
- Offloading and protective footwear
- Infection management
- Coordination with primary care and specialists
- Any non-healing wound on the foot
- Signs of infection
- New foot wound in a patient with diabetes
Serving Hernando, Southaven, DeSoto County, and the greater Memphis area.
Same-week appointment requests welcome. Call 662-449-3663 or request below.
Wound care across DeSoto County, MS
Dedicated wound care pages for patients across DeSoto County — diabetic foot ulcers, non-healing wounds, and post-surgical care from our Hernando and Southaven offices.
Frequently asked questions
How often should a diabetic foot wound be checked?
Wounds are usually seen on a regular schedule, often weekly or as directed, so progress can be measured and care adjusted.
What is offloading?
Offloading means reducing pressure on the wound using special shoes, boots, padding, or casts so the tissue can heal.
When is a wound an emergency?
Spreading redness, fever, a foul odor, black or dark tissue, or rapidly worsening pain need urgent attention. Call the office or seek emergency care.
How can I prevent new wounds?
Check your feet daily, wear protective shoes, keep blood sugar in your target range, and have regular diabetic foot exams.
This page is general education, not medical advice. Your own diagnosis and treatment plan depend on an in-person exam.
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