Condition · Specialist Care
Diabetic Foot Treatment in Mumbai
Limb-saving wound care, debridement and reconstructive surgery.
What is Diabetic Foot?
Diabetic foot refers to a condition where high blood sugar levels in people with diabetes lead to nerve damage and poor blood circulation in the feet. This can result in foot ulcers, infections and, in severe cases, may require amputation.
Symptoms to watch for
- Non-healing wound
- Foul-smelling discharge
- Black or discoloured skin
- Numbness or tingling
- Swelling and warmth
Common causes
- Poor sugar control
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Vascular insufficiency
- Minor injury unnoticed
- Infection
Treatment at DLPC
Treatment depends on severity. In mild cases it may involve foot care and proper wound dressing along with blood sugar control through medication and lifestyle changes.
In more severe cases, surgical procedures such as debridement (removal of dead tissue) or, rarely, amputation may be required.
Why treat early — Implications
- Untreated diabetic foot can cause wound infections, discharge and — if infection reaches the bone — amputation.
- Infection can spread to the bloodstream, causing sepsis, which is life-threatening.
Recovery Timeline
- STEP 1
Week 1 — Stabilisation
- STEP 2
Week 2–4 — Wound contraction
- STEP 3
Month 2 — Healing in progress
- STEP 4
Month 3+ — Full closure
Cost & Insurance
At DLPC we strive to keep surgery affordable. The cost depends on the complexity of the surgery and the hospital chosen. We accept all health insurance & Mediclaim and assist patients with the cashless / reimbursement process. Contact us to know more.
All types of insurance accepted at DLPC centres via Saifee, Nanavati, Apollo and Surya Hospitals empanelment.
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