JAKARTA, HARIANHALUAN.COM – Every year the number of sufferers diabetes keep growing. Even by 2030, it is expected to reach more than 400 million people worldwide. As one of the countries with the number of people with diabetes largest in the world, Indonesia will also be affected by the epidemic.
Reporting from Okezone, statistics show that the procedure amputation in 6 out of 7 diabetic foot sufferers start from a simple wound. In fact, 85 percent of these injuries can actually be prevented and treated properly so they don’t develop into more serious ones.
A wound specialist who graduated from the University of Indonesia, Adisaputra Ramadhinara, said this made prevention and early detection of diabetic feet very important to reduce the incidence of injuries. diabetes and risk amputation at a later date.
He said that the wound diabetes in the foot requires special treatment so that optimal healing can be achieved. Currently, the development of science in the field of wound care has succeeded in reducing the number of amputation.
“The use of various modern dressings to treat infection and keep the wound moist is also very necessary. Because in a humid environment, new tissue growth becomes more optimal and the wound closure process by new skin cells can occur more quickly,” said Dr. Adisaputra in his statement. , as quoted from Antara, Sunday (1/8/2021).
He also does not recommend the use of gauze as a wound cover, because it cannot keep the wound area moist and can increase the risk of infection. A study showed that bacteria can penetrate up to 64 layers of gauze. This makes gauze not an ideal wound dressing.
In addition, controlling blood sugar levels must be done optimally so that the wound healing process can run well. During treatment, the injured leg must also be rested and should not be a load bearing.
Currently, wound care always emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary cooperation. In the case of diabetic wounds on the feet, wound care can be handled by a wound specialist. However, if there is blockage of blood vessels in the legs, it is necessary to involve a vascular specialist for revascularization or improvement of blood flow to the legs to support the optimal wound healing process.
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