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[/caption] With the rise in obesity and diabetes and the ever-aging population, more and more people are being treated for chronic wounds. Certain physicians can receive specialized certification to provide wound care. A wound occurs any time the skin is broken. Because of poor blood circulation, wounds of all kinds—including scrapes, cuts, and burns—heal slowly and are easily infected. In addition, high blood glucose leads to high levels of sugar in body tissues, causing bacteria to grow and infections to develop more quickly, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) says. Also, because of nerve damage in hands and feet, a person with diabetes may not notice a cut or break in the skin until after it becomes infected. Skin infections can't always be prevented, but heeding the following advice can make them less likely to occur. Chronic wounds may be treated with anesthetics, antiseptic solutions, and sutures.
To schedule a consultation* with Dr. Kerry Berg, please call:
New patients are welcome. We accept most insurances (except Medicaid or Colorado Access), cash, and major credit cards. *Some consultations are free of cost but are otherwise covered by most insurance plans.
For your convenience, you can send us an email by completing and submitting the contact form below. Your information is safeguarded and kept in strict confidentiality. PLEASE NOTE: this is not a secure messaging service; do not submit private or confidential information. In your message, please provide a phone number and best time of day to call you. [contactform email="footcare4u@gmail.com" subject="You have a new message from the website!" success="Your message was successfully sent!"]
[/caption] With the rise in obesity and diabetes and the ever-aging population, more and more people are being treated for chronic wounds. Certain physicians can receive specialized certification to provide wound care. A wound occurs any time the skin is broken. Because of poor blood circulation, wounds of all kinds—including scrapes, cuts, and burns—heal slowly and are easily infected. In addition, high blood glucose leads to high levels of sugar in body tissues, causing bacteria to grow and infections to develop more quickly, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) says. Also, because of nerve damage in hands and feet, a person with diabetes may not notice a cut or break in the skin until after it becomes infected. Skin infections can't always be prevented, but heeding the following advice can make them less likely to occur. Chronic wounds may be treated with anesthetics, antiseptic solutions, and sutures. Schedule A Consultation
To schedule a consultation* with Dr. Kerry Berg, please call:
719-594-9920
New patients are welcome. We accept most insurances (except Medicaid or Colorado Access), cash, and major credit cards. *Some consultations are free of cost but are otherwise covered by most insurance plans.
Send Us An Email
For your convenience, you can send us an email by completing and submitting the contact form below. Your information is safeguarded and kept in strict confidentiality. PLEASE NOTE: this is not a secure messaging service; do not submit private or confidential information. In your message, please provide a phone number and best time of day to call you. [contactform email="footcare4u@gmail.com" subject="You have a new message from the website!" success="Your message was successfully sent!"]
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