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Management of Diabetic Wounds: Expert Panel Consensus Statement
Henry C Hsia1, Elof Eriksson2, Geoffrey C Gurtner3
1Departments of Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
Advances in Wound Care
|August 20, 2025
Summary
This consensus statement offers evidence-based guidelines for managing diabetic wounds, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach. It highlights recent advances and critical issues for optimal wound healing and patient function.
Area of Science:
- Wound Healing
- Diabetic Complications
- Clinical Consensus
Background:
- Diabetic wounds present a significant health challenge, increasing mortality risk.
- Previous consensus statements addressed chronic and acute wounds.
- This statement focuses on diabetic wound management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide unbiased, consensus-based recommendations for diabetic wound treatment.
- To guide clinicians in the diagnosis and management of diabetic wounds.
- To establish foundational approaches for optimal clinical outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Development of consensus-based recommendations.
- Structured review of current evidence and clinical practice.
- Multidisciplinary expert input.
Main Results:
- Diabetic wound management requires a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach.
- Key elements include glucose control, off-loading, ischemia management, infection control, and pain management.
- Recent advances include continuous glucose monitoring and a focus on limb salvage for function.
Conclusions:
- A structured, evidence-driven approach is crucial for effective diabetic wound care.
- Collaboration among healthcare providers is essential for successful healing.
- Future research must address the heterogeneity of diabetic wounds to advance treatments.
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