Brief Answer: debridement, antibiotics,control blood sugar Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The presence or absence of diabetes in a person with an infected foot plays a major role in determining the best treatment option. The general rule of thumb is a diabetic with an infected limb needs to see a doctor as soon as possible. Diabetes affects the rate of healing and can , in some cases, cause any infection present to spread. This does not occur in everyone but is more likely if the blood sugars are not under tight control. This is one of the most important parts of managing or getting over any infection in a diabetic- the blood sugars need to be good. Other aspects of treatment involve : (1) According the guidelines, debridement may be needed when the doctor sees the area. This is to remove any dying tissue or areas to prevent infection spread. It is done till the doctor reaches an area that is nice, pink and healthy. New tissue would then grow up from this. (2)antibiotics- a course of antibiotics is needed. You may need repeated courses if it does not resolve with the first course of medication. (3)dressings- you may needed repeated dressings and assessment of the area 2 to 3 times a week by your doctor to make sure that it is healing (4)the use of anti inflammatory pain killers such as ibuprofen, cataflam or naproxen would help to reduce the inflammation and swelling I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions

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