How Diabetic Patients Develop Wounds?
It is often noticed that the skin of diabetics gets dry, itchy and is easily susceptible to injuries. This type of skin condition easily leads to cracks. Bacteria and germs easily enter into the skin cracks, feed on the elevated glucose of the body, spread infection and this results in wounds. Why Wounds Take Time to Heal in Diabetic Patients? There are four reasons why wounds take time to heal in diabetic patients. • Diabetics have poor blood circulation which indicates the body’s power to heal wounds slowly. • Poor metabolism in diabetic patients • Poor management of diabetes • Improper care of wounds Why Wounds Develop more on Hands and Feet in a Diabetic? Hands and feet are the most vulnerable parts of diabetic that often develop wounds. This happens because blood circulation is poorest at the extremities. Wounds that take a lot of time to heal may develop into gangrened skin. This can easily lead to amputation. So, it is important for diabetics to thoroughly check their hands and
