Nursing Management of Diabetic Ulcers
Nursing Management of Diabetic Ulcers Diabetic ulcers are sores, or pain that occurs at the foot of the person who has suffered from diabetes mellitus. Meanwhile, according to Askandar (2001) Diabetic Ulcers are sores on the feet of red-black and foul smelling due to the blockage that occurred in medium or large vessels in the legs. The cause of diabetic ulcers Diabetic ulcers occur because of complications of diabetes mellitus called sensory neuropathy. People with diabetes also have poor blood circulation, thereby causing injury to the toe easily or toes which can lead to ulcer / gangrene. Diabetic ulcer wound care Dressing and wound control and help protect the wound from further damage. Keep the circulation in the legs with active passive movement. Control blood sugar levels. If necessary, collaboration with medical debridement for action. Prevention to avoid diabetic ulcers For patients with diabetes mellitus are at risk for diabetic ulcers should consult immediately to health car...