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Diabetes, Had Surgery For Wound In Leg With Pus, Advised Dressing Of The Wound, Want To Know Diet, Precautionary Measures. Advice?

my dad is a diabetic patient . One month ago he had a wound in leg ( Toe ) doctor informed that pus formed in his toe and they made a surgery in leg. his sugar level is 125.our doctor asked to dress after 5 days What can we do sir? what should be the intake food . to heal the wound what precautions need to be taken.
Mon, 18 Jun 2012
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He needs strict blood sugar control propably with insulin,regular diabetic diet,protection of wound from external sources,should not walk with bare foot.
Dr.Ganesan,Diabetologist, email drganesanpr@ymail.com
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Diabetes, Had Surgery For Wound In Leg With Pus, Advised Dressing Of The Wound, Want To Know Diet, Precautionary Measures. Advice?

He needs strict blood sugar control propably with insulin,regular diabetic diet,protection of wound from external sources,should not walk with bare foot. Dr.Ganesan,Diabetologist, email drganesanpr@ymail.com