Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which the body’s inability to produce enough insulin causes glucose levels to elevate. As a result, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) often develops and blood flows to the feet is restricted. If a wound develops it is harder to heal and risk becoming infected. At a state where it is not healing with regular wound case HBOT should be added to the treatment regime.
Diabetic ulcers often become chronic and require months to heal. When a wound reaches bone infection the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to treat diabetic lower extremity, wounds accelerates healing. HBOT reduces amputation rates 33% when compared to wounds not treated with HBOT and can dramatically improve quality of life.
Our experienced clinical team is available to help you identify appropriate candidates for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and to answer any additional questions about HBOT or our facilities. You deserve the best – our mission is to achieve patient success through personalized, innovative, and compassionate care that enhances your healing potential. We do so at the lowest possible out-of-pocket cost for your patients, with only one copay and/or less coinsurance than at a hospital-based HBOT program.