What is a Diabetic Foot Ulcer?
TOPNURSE~A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that occurs in approximately 15 percent of patients with diabetes and is commonly located on the bottom of the foot. Of those who develop a foot ulcer, 6 percent will be hospitalized due to infection or other ulcer-related complication.
Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower extremity amputations in the United States, and approximately 14-24...
Monday, November 26, 2018
What’s the Connection Between Diabetes and Wound Healing?
How diabetes affects your body
TOPNURSE~Diabetes is a result of your body’s inability to produce or use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that allows your body to turn glucose, or sugar, into energy. If your body has difficulty metabolizing glucose, it can lead to high blood sugar levels. This can affect your body’s ability to heal wounds.
In people with diabetes, wounds tend to heal more slowly and progress more quickly, so it’s important to...
