Why Taking Weight Off Your Diabetic Foot Wound Changes Everything

Pressure relief is the single most important factor in diabetic foot wound healing. Every step you take on a wounded foot crushes the tiny new blood vessels trying to form. Weight bearing tears apart new tissue cells attempting to close the wound. Constant pressure drives surface bacteria deep into tissue where they cause bone infections. Even light walking restarts the damage cycle daily. Using crutches, wheelchairs, or special walking boots eliminates this mechanical trauma. Wounds given complete pressure relief heal three times faster than wounds you keep walking on. Rest isn't optional—it's essential