Diabetic Wounds

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) supporting the treatment of diabetic foot wounds by enhancing oxygen delivery to promote healing, reduce infection, and improve tissue repair.

Treatment of Diabetic Foot Wounds with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

Diabetic foot wounds, particularly ulcers, are a serious complication for individuals living with diabetes. These wounds often become chronic, resist healing, and can lead to infection and, in severe cases, amputation. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) offers a proven solution to accelerate the healing process and reduce the risk of severe outcomes, improving the overall quality of life for diabetic patients.

HBOT works by delivering pure oxygen in a pressurized environment, allowing 15 times more oxygen to reach damaged tissues than normal breathing. This increased oxygen supply promotes angiogenesis (new blood vessel growth), collagen production, and improved tissue repair. For diabetic wounds, where oxygen-deprived tissue hampers healing, HBOT restores cellular function and helps fight infection. Studies have shown that HBOT significantly reduces amputation rates and speeds up recovery for lower extremity wounds.

At Hyperbaric Health Services, our experts provide personalized HBOT treatments in a comfortable, clinical environment, ensuring the highest standards of care. Whether dealing with non-healing ulcers or wounds resistant to other treatments, HBOT could be the key to a successful recovery.

Supporting Evidence

1. Clinical Practice Guideline for Diabetic Foot Ulcers - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Overview: This guideline from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society provides comprehensive clinical recommendations on the use of HBOT in treating diabetic foot ulcers. It emphasizes the effectiveness of HBOT in promoting healing and reducing amputation risk in severe cases.
Link: UHMS Clinical Practice Guideline for Diabetic Foot Ulcers (PDF)

2. Hyperbaric Oxygen for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Efficacy and Outcomes

Overview: This study focuses on the clinical outcomes of diabetic foot ulcer patients treated with HBOT, highlighting the reduction in amputation rates and improvements in wound healing. It provides insight into the overall efficacy of HBOT in managing chronic wounds.
Link: ScienceDirect Article on HBOT for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

3. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Overview: This open-access article reviews HBOT's role in managing diabetic foot ulcers, showcasing positive outcomes such as faster wound closure and decreased infection rates. It includes data from several clinical trials and meta-analyses.
Link: PubMed Central Article on HBOT for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

4. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Long-term Outcomes

Overview: This study looks at the long-term benefits of HBOT for diabetic foot ulcer patients. It provides evidence that HBOT can significantly improve healing outcomes and reduce the likelihood of major amputations over extended periods.
Link: PubMed Article on HBOT for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

5. The Role of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Healing Diabetic Wounds

Overview: This article discusses the therapeutic role of HBOT in treating complex diabetic wounds, focusing on its capacity to increase oxygenation in tissues, boost immune response, and promote angiogenesis in chronic wounds.
Link: PubMed Article on HBOT and Diabetic Wounds

6. A Study on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy's Effect on Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Overview: This clinical study investigates how HBOT impacts the healing of diabetic foot ulcers. It supports the use of HBOT in conjunction with standard wound care treatments for improved healing and reduced amputation rates.
Link: PubMed Article on HBOT's Impact on Diabetic Foot Ulcers