Diabetic Wound Care Options
An educational guide for families and caregivers exploring diabetic wound care options — from standard care to Cuba's Heberprot-P program. Information to support informed decisions, in consultation with your healthcare provider.
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.
Core Principles of Wound Care
Effective diabetic wound care follows established principles: clean the wound, remove dead tissue, protect the wound, reduce pressure, and monitor for infection. Cuba's program applies these principles intensively with daily specialist attention.
Debridement
Regular removal of dead, infected, or calloused tissue to expose healthy tissue and promote healing.
Moist Wound Healing
Maintaining an optimal moisture balance to support cell migration and tissue repair.
Offloading
Reducing pressure on the wound through total contact casts, removable boots, or specialized footwear.
Infection Monitoring
Regular assessment for signs of infection — redness, warmth, swelling, drainage, or fever.
Glycemic Control
Maintaining target blood sugar levels to support immune function and healing.
Patient Education
Teaching patients and caregivers daily foot inspection and early wound detection.
Advanced Wound Care Options
When standard wound care is not enough, advanced options may help. Cuba's program combines advanced wound care with Heberprot-P intra-lesional therapy — an option not available in the United States.
Negative Pressure Therapy
Wound VAC therapy applies controlled suction to promote healing in large or deep wounds.
Bioengineered Tissue
Skin substitutes and bioengineered tissue products to support wound closure.
Heberprot-P
Cuba's intra-lesional rh-EGF therapy, administered directly into the wound. Not available in the US.
Hyperbaric Oxygen
High-pressure oxygen therapy to promote healing in selected ischemic wounds.
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.