• See a doctor urgently (today or tomorrow) — go to a diabetic foot specialist, podiatrist, vascular surgeon, or wound care clinic (in Qatar, try Hamad Hospital diabetic foot clinic or private wound center). • They will check: • For infection (redness, swelling, pus, fever, bad smell). • Blood flow (may do Doppler test or angiogram). • Need for cleaning/debridement (remove dead tissue). • Off-loading (special shoes, cast, or crutches to take pressure off). • Antibiotics if infected, or advanced treatments (dressings, negative pressure therapy). • Bring your recent sugar reports (HbA1c) and describe the wound (size, depth, discharge, pain). • Do NOT delay — guidelines say if no improvement in 4-6 weeks, specialist care is essential.

• Keep the wound clean and covered: Gently wash daily with mild soap and water (no hydrogen peroxide or strong antiseptics — they slow healing). Pat dry, apply doctor-prescribed ointment if any, and cover with clean sterile bandage. • Off-load pressure: Avoid walking barefoot; use soft shoes or slippers; try not to put weight on the leg (use crutches if possible). • Elevate the leg when sitting/resting to reduce swelling. • Keep blood sugar strictly controlled (check often, follow diet/meds). • Eat protein-rich foods (eggs, chicken, lentils, dairy) + fruits/veggies to support healing. • Never try to cut dead skin or squeeze — this can cause infection. • Watch for warning signs: more redness/swelling, warmth, pus, fever (>38°C), bad smell — go to ER immediately if these appear . For the best personalized plan based on how the wound looks, your full diabetes history, and circulation check, please consult with me online — I can guide you more or help explain what to tell the specialist. Get seen soon — most wounds improve fast with right care! Take care

• Get the wound examined properly (size, depth, discharge) • Wound swab/culture if there is any pus or foul smell • Check blood flow to the leg (very important in diabetics) • Regular medical dressing ± debridement may be needed

Avoid home remedies and repeated antibiotics without evaluation—they delay healing. A short consultation helps me decide why it’s not healing and what exactly to change, so you don’t lose more time or risk complications.