Diabetic Foot Wound Treatment Options
An educational guide for families and caregivers seeking diabetic foot wound treatment from a specialist. Learn about wound care approaches, when to seek specialist help, and Cuba's program with Heberprot-P therapy. Information only, not medical advice.
Educational Resource — Not Medical Advice
The information on this page is provided for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about treatment options.
We do not target, identify, or retarget individuals based on health conditions. This content is intended for families and caregivers seeking information about international treatment options, and is discoverable through organic search.
Recognizing When Specialist Care Is Needed
Not every diabetic wound requires specialist intervention, but certain signs indicate that specialized wound care is needed. Early specialist involvement can prevent wounds from becoming chronic or leading to serious complications.
Wound Not Healing
If a wound hasn't shown significant improvement after 2–4 weeks of basic care, a wound care specialist should evaluate it.
Signs of Infection
Redness, warmth, swelling, increased pain, drainage, or fever — these signs warrant prompt specialist evaluation and treatment.
Deep or Large Wounds
Wounds that extend deep into tissue, involve a large area, or expose bone or tendon require specialist management.
Recurrent Ulcers
If ulcers keep recurring in the same location, a specialist can assess underlying causes — footwear, deformity, circulation — and develop a prevention plan.
Neuropathy with Calluses
Thick calluses over pressure points in patients with neuropathy can break down into ulcers. A specialist can provide preventive care.
Prior Amputation History
Patients who have had a previous toe or foot amputation are at higher risk for new wounds and benefit from specialist monitoring.
What a Wound Care Specialist Offers
A wound care specialist has advanced training and tools beyond basic wound management. Cuba's program provides intensive specialist wound care with daily attention and Heberprot-P therapy — an option not available in the United States.
Advanced Debridement
Surgical removal of dead or infected tissue — including callus, necrotic tissue, and biofilm — to expose healthy tissue and promote healing.
Offloading Expertise
Custom total contact casts, removable cast boots, and specialized footwear prescribed and fitted by specialists.
Infection Management
Culture-directed antibiotic therapy, deep infection assessment, and coordination with infectious disease specialists when needed.
Heberprot-P Therapy
Cuba's intra-lesional rh-EGF therapy, administered directly into chronic wounds to stimulate healing. Not available in the US.
Vascular Coordination
Assessment of circulation and coordination with vascular surgeons for revascularization when blood flow is inadequate.
Individualized Care Plan
Our multidisciplinary team evaluates each patient individually and determines whether an international wound-care program may be appropriate.
The Cuban Diabetic Foot Program
Cuba has developed a comprehensive diabetic foot treatment program centered on Heberprot-P — a recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rh-EGF) administered by intra-lesional injection directly into the wound. This therapy is combined with intensive, multidisciplinary wound care. Our team evaluates each patient individually and determines whether an international wound-care and limb-preservation program may be appropriate. Heberprot-P is not available in the United States.
- Heberprot-P intra-lesional rh-EGF therapy — a Cuban biotechnology innovation
- Intensive daily wound care by specialist teams
- Multidisciplinary team: endocrinologists, podiatrists, vascular surgeons, wound care nurses
- 4–8 week individualized program cycles with continuous monitoring
- Limb preservation focus — our team evaluates each patient individually
- Coordinated aftercare and handover to your US physician
Heberprot-P®
Cuban biotechnology
Recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rh-EGF) developed by Cuba's Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB), administered by intra-lesional injection directly into diabetic foot wounds to stimulate healing.
4–8 Week Cycles
Multidisciplinary Team
Diabetic Foot Care by State
Select your state for local diabetes statistics, travel information, and state-specific educational resources for families and caregivers.
Diabetic Foot Care Resources
Explore our full range of educational diabetic foot care resources for US families and caregivers.
From First Inquiry to Safe Return Home
Contact Us
Share your medical information and wound history through our inquiry form.
Free Evaluation
Our wound care team reviews your US records and designs a personalized plan.
Travel Coordination
We assist with e-Visa, flights, and accommodation in Cuba.
Treatment
Receive intensive wound care with Heberprot-P therapy and continuous support.
Aftercare
Coordinated handover to your US physician with a monitoring plan.
Your Questions Answered
Submit Your Medical Records for a Diabetic Foot Evaluation
Our multidisciplinary team evaluates each patient individually and determines whether an international wound-care and limb-preservation program may be appropriate. Share your medical records to receive a personalized assessment — often within 24–48 hours. No obligation, no travel required to get started.