Diabetic Ulcer Shield Directions

  1. Trim or carefully shave any hair over the ankles and tops of feet

  2. Wipe off the skin oil with rubbing alcohol

  3. Peel off the Diabetic Ulcer Shield backing before placing.

  4. NOTE: When placing the Diabetic Ulcer Shield make sure that the skin is in its fully stretched position.  

  5. For the ankles: place the DUS starting anterior to the lateral malleolus and place it around the entire ankle and overlapping the lateral malleolus.

  6. Heel: Starting on the distal dorsal foot, place DUS posteriorly wrapping around the heel and up the achilles tendon when the foot is in the full flexed position.

  7. Bunions: Starting at the dorsum of the lateral 5th metatarsal head, wrap DUS around the planter (bottom) of the food and over the top overlapping the lateral bunion and finishing on the bottom of the foot.

  8. Massage down the edges of the Diabetic Ulcer Shield.

  9. Diabetic Ulcer Shield is designed to get wet from typical sources such as showering and cleaning.  However, prolonged water exposure (such as swimming or a bath) can affect the longevity of the bandage.

  10. If soiled, clean the bandage with soap and tap water using a paper towel or washcloth, then blot dry.

  11. Leave the Diabetic Ulcer Shield in place until it falls off, usually about 7 days (sometimes 21 days or more).
  12. Apply a small (pea size) amount of Natural Marine Extract Gel or another humectant over the pressure area through the bandage once a day.

  13. Remove the bandage earlier than the suggested time period ONLY when necessary using rubbing alcohol.