J Korean Diabetes.  2024 Dec;25(4):230-235. 10.4093/jkd.2024.25.4.230.

Latest Approaches in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: An Integrative Analysis Based on the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) 2023 Guidelines

• Lee YN

• KMID: 2563241
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2024.25.4.230

Abstract

Diabetic foot ulcers are among the most severe complications in diabetes patients, often leading to life-threatening consequences if not treated appropriately. This study reviews the key treatment approaches outlined in the 2023 International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) guidelines, focusing on wound debridement, dressing selection, and adjunctive therapies such as negative pressure wound therapy, leucocyte/platelet/fibrin patch, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The guidelines emphasize a multidisciplinary approach to accelerate wound healing and reduce recurrence and amputation rates. The findings suggest that integrating these advanced techniques with consistent patient monitoring and self-care education can improve clinical outcomes and prevent ulcer recurrence. This study concludes that further advancements in treatment and monitoring strategies will continue to enhance diabetic foot care, benefitting patient quality of life.

Keyword

Bandages; Diabetic foot; Wound healing; Wounds and injuries