Compression Therapy and Diabetic Wounds

Many people with diabetes undergo compression therapy when they suffer wounds. It typically consists of using special socks or stockings that support the veins and enhance the flow of blood to the legs. If you are about to go through this therapy, these are just some of the ways that you’ll benefit.

How They Work

Diabetes patients may need to wear specially designed socks to help their feet and legs. They are typically made with padded soles that not only help provide additional protection, but also help prevent blisters. They typically contain durable fibers that wick away moisture and help prevent abrasions and skin irritations.

Compression hosiery helps to reduce (and in some cases prevent) swelling that can interfere with the healing process of a wound and also lead to substantial discomfort. It helps to move excess fluid back into small blood vessels known as capillaries and also reduces the ability of other veins to overfill with blood. As a result, a wound can heal faster.

What to Expect

The only way that a diabetes wound patient will truly benefit from compression therapy, however, will be using it correctly and following through. In order to get the best results, you will need to wear your stockings or socks every day, from the time you get up to the time you go to bed. (tranorthodontics.com) Also, it’s imperative that you go to an expert to make sure it is correctly fitted, because this will greatly reduce the chances that potentially serious complications can develop.

The Lewisville professionals with DFW Wound Care Center have a great deal of experience in compression therapy, and will make 100 percent certain that you are properly fitted. Give us a call at 972-318-2383, 972-665-6292 or 972-607-9643 or contact us online to learn more about how we can help.