Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Diabetic Wounds Lincoln NE

If you’ve been dealing with a diabetic ulcer or chronic wound that just won’t heal, you’re not alone—and we want you to know that there’s hope. At Aletheia Integrative, we specialize in helping the body do what it was designed to do: heal. One of the most effective tools we offer for that healing process is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, or HBOT.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy isn’t just a futuristic concept—it’s real science, grounded in evidence, and we’ve seen it change lives right here in Lincoln, NE. Whether you're newly diagnosed with diabetes or have been living with it for years, wounds that don’t respond to traditional treatments are frustrating, painful, and can seriously impact your quality of life. That’s where we come in.

Through safe, medically supervised sessions in our pressurized oxygen chamber, we help your body absorb up to 15 times more oxygen than it normally can. Why does that matter? Because oxygen is the number one nutrient your body needs to repair damaged tissue—and for people with diabetes, that’s often exactly where the problem begins.

Let’s talk about why Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Diabetic Wounds in Lincoln NE is an essential step in restoring your health—and how we at Aletheia Integrative support you every step of the way.

Why Diabetic Wounds Are So Difficult to Heal

Living with diabetes changes your body in more ways than one. Over time, high blood sugar levels can cause nerve damage and poor blood circulation—especially in your extremities, like your feet or legs. This makes even the smallest cut or scrape more vulnerable to infection and much slower to heal.

You may notice that what began as a small blister or sore can quickly turn into a deep, painful wound. That’s because:

• Reduced blood flow means less oxygen is delivered to the wound
  
  
• High glucose levels impair your immune response
  
  
• Nerve damage may prevent you from even noticing an injury early on
  
  

In some cases, diabetic wounds become chronic, refusing to heal even after weeks or months of treatment. Without proper care, they can lead to infections, hospitalization, and in worst cases, amputation. Our mission is to help you avoid those outcomes by accelerating your body’s natural ability to heal.

That’s exactly where Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can make a dramatic difference.

What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy involves breathing 100% pure oxygen in a special pressurized chamber. When you’re inside, the air pressure is increased to levels greater than normal atmospheric pressure, allowing your lungs to absorb much more oxygen into your bloodstream.

This extra oxygen travels throughout your body and helps:

• Stimulate the production of new blood vessels
  
  
• Fight infection by boosting immune cells
  
  
• Reduce inflammation in damaged tissue
  
  
• Speed up the body's natural wound-healing processes
  
  

In our clinic, we use medical-grade hyperbaric chambers that are safe, comfortable, and overseen by trained professionals. Each session lasts around 90 minutes, during which you can relax, listen to music, or simply rest.

We’ve worked hard to make sure that our Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy sessions feel calm, unhurried, and supportive. Healing doesn’t happen overnight—but we walk with you every step of the way.

Why HBOT Is Ideal for Diabetic Ulcers and Open Wounds

One of the most promising uses of HBOT is in the treatment of diabetic wounds and chronic ulcers. If you’ve tried conventional treatments like antibiotics, dressings, or even surgery without results, you may be an ideal candidate.

Here’s what makes Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Diabetic Wounds in Lincoln NE so effective:

Oxygen-Rich Healing

Tissues starved of oxygen cannot rebuild themselves. By delivering oxygen deep into your tissues, HBOT creates the right environment for regeneration to occur—even in areas where blood flow is limited.

Anti-Inflammatory Support

Diabetic wounds often become inflamed and infected, which slows healing. The high oxygen levels reduce inflammation and allow white blood cells to better fight off infection.

Angiogenesis (New Blood Vessel Formation)

HBOT stimulates the growth of new capillaries in damaged tissue, helping your body reroute circulation and improve long-term healing potential.

Reduces Risk of Amputation

In severe cases, when wounds fail to heal or become infected, the risk of amputation increases. Studies have shown that HBOT can reduce this risk significantly when used early and consistently.

At Aletheia Integrative, we don’t just offer HBOT—we tailor it specifically for your condition, whether that’s a foot ulcer, post-surgical wound, or another slow-healing injury.

What to Expect During Your Treatment at Aletheia Integrative

When you come to us for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, we begin with a thorough consultation. We want to understand your overall health, the extent of your wound, and your healing history so we can create a customized plan.

During your session:

• You’ll lie comfortably inside our state-of-the-art chamber
  
  
• A trained technician will monitor you at all times
  
  
• Most patients report feeling relaxed, sometimes even sleepy
  
  
• Your ears may “pop” slightly as pressure changes, similar to flying in an airplane
  
  

Most patients require a series of treatments for full results. Depending on the severity of your wound, we may recommend anywhere from 10 to 40 sessions. We'll check in regularly and assess your progress along the way.

We’ve built our clinic in Lincoln with your experience in mind—offering care that is never rushed, never surface-level. We’re here to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms.

Why Choose Aletheia Integrative for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

There are several things that make our approach unique—not only in Lincoln, but in the broader integrative medicine space.

Personalized Healing Plans

We don’t believe in cookie-cutter solutions. When you come to us with a diabetic wound, we take the time to look at everything that may be impacting your healing—your nutrition, your blood sugar management, your lifestyle, and your stress levels. HBOT is just one piece of a bigger puzzle, and we help you put it all together.

On-Site Direct Primary Care

As a direct primary care clinic, we remove insurance barriers so we can spend more time with you. You have direct access to your provider and longer appointments, which means we’re not just treating your wound—we’re supporting your entire health journey.

Integration with Functional Medicine

We offer a wide range of complementary services to support healing from multiple angles, including IV infusions, peptide therapy, red light therapy, and personalized lab testing. Our goal is to address the root cause, not just the surface issue.

Learn more about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy here.

Success Stories from Our Lincoln Community

We’ve seen firsthand how HBOT changes lives. One of our patients came to us after battling a stubborn foot ulcer for nearly six months. They had already been through antibiotics, wound dressings, and podiatry consults—but the ulcer wasn’t healing.

After a personalized plan of 30 HBOT sessions and supportive therapies, the wound finally began to close. The swelling went down, the pain lessened, and they avoided an amputation their surgeon had begun to suggest.

Stories like this are the reason we do what we do.

Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Right for You?

If you’re experiencing a non-healing wound, especially due to diabetes, we encourage you to talk with us. Whether you’ve just discovered the wound or have been managing it for months, there’s no such thing as “too late” to explore new options.

The sooner you start, the more effective HBOT can be.

We also see great results with:

• Post-surgical wounds
  
  
• Radiation-induced tissue damage
  
  
• Crush injuries
  
  
• Bone infections
  
  
• Skin grafts that aren’t taking
  
  

Not sure if you’re a candidate? We can help you find out.

Take the First Step Toward Healing

At Aletheia Integrative, we believe your body was designed to heal—it just needs the right support. With Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Diabetic Wounds Lincoln NE, we’re helping patients accelerate that healing process naturally, safely, and effectively.

If you’re ready to finally see progress with your wound, or want to learn more about how HBOT fits into your larger wellness plan, click here to set up a consultation. We’re ready to walk with you on your path toward healing.