Does healing wounds slow mean i could possibly have diabetes?
Hi asdf. Slow wound healing can be an indication you have Diabetes. However, by the time you had that problem, if it were caused by Diabetes, you would have experienced the hallmark symptoms of Diabetes – excessive thirst and frequent urination. There are other reasons that would explain slow wound healing. A compromised immune system would cause that; and there are many reasons that could explain a compromised immune system. Poor nutrition can also damage the body’s ability to heal wounds. I strongly suggest you have a complete physical. If you do, indeed, heal slowly enough for it to be noticeable, you should be checked out. This is especially important if you suspect you have Diabetes. Tell your doctor about the fact that you heal slowly, and let him/her take it from there. The doctor will know what things to check for. I wouldn’t worry about worst-case scenarios like Leukemia, which would alter he ability to heal. There is probably a less-serious reason for it. However, it is impor
