Diabetic Foot Management in Lahore
For people living with diabetes, the feet need special care. High blood sugar over time can damage the nerves and blood vessels of the feet, so that a small injury can quietly turn into a serious, non-healing wound. Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood provides expert diabetic foot care and surgery in Lahore — treating ulcers and infections early, preventing complications, and, above all, saving limbs from amputation.
Why the Diabetic Foot Needs Special Care
Diabetic foot problems arise from three factors that often act together:
- Nerve damage (neuropathy) — reduces feeling in the feet, so cuts, blisters and pressure sores go unnoticed until they become serious
- Poor blood supply (ischaemia) — slows healing, so wounds struggle to close
- Infection — can set in easily and spread rapidly, threatening the foot and even life if not treated promptly
Together these can lead to foot ulcers, deep infections and gangrene — the leading cause of lower-limb amputation. The good news: with early, expert care, most of these outcomes can be prevented.
Warning Signs — See a Doctor Promptly
- Any wound, blister, or ulcer on the foot that is not healing
- Redness, swelling, warmth, or discharge (signs of infection)
- Black or discoloured skin on the toes or foot
- Numbness, tingling, or loss of feeling in the feet
- A foot that is cold, pale, or painful, especially at rest
Our Diabetic Foot Services
- Assessment of foot ulcers, circulation and nerve function
- Advanced wound care and cleaning (debridement) of ulcers and dead tissue
- Treatment of foot infections and abscesses, including drainage when needed
- Limb-saving surgery and, when appropriate, coordination for restoring blood supply
- Amputation prevention — and, where unavoidable, minimal, well-planned surgery to preserve as much of the foot as possible
- Guidance on foot care, footwear and blood-sugar control to prevent future problems
Why Early Treatment Matters
A diabetic foot wound will not simply “get better on its own,” and delay is the single biggest reason such wounds end in amputation. Seeing a surgeon early — when a wound first appears — gives the best chance of healing and saving the foot. If you have diabetes, never ignore even a small foot wound.
Book a Consultation in Lahore
If you or a loved one with diabetes has a foot wound, ulcer, or any of the warning signs above, please seek care without delay. Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood — General, Laparoscopic & Laser Surgeon with over 30 years of experience — provides expert, compassionate diabetic foot care in Lahore.
👉 Book a consultation today, or call 0300-4130159. For a spreading infection or blackening of the foot, treat it as an emergency and seek care immediately.