Posted on May 5, 2008 in Latest News
It is true that wounds do not heal in time in a diabetic patient. Sometimes they take a lot of time to heal and sometimes they become severe.
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 feet for injuries, scrapes, bruises, cuts and cracks every time to prevent wounds.
How to Prevent and Care Wounds in People with Diabetes?
- Be sure to keep your skin clean always.
- Daily moisturize the skin with special attention to your hands and feet to prevent dry skin developing into cracks that are easily susceptible to bacterial growth.
- Check your skin for cracks and dry patches daily. If found, immediately clean them and moisturize the area. If necessary use antibiotic ointments and bandages.
- If you find injured skin, clean it thoroughly to remove any dirt. Use antiseptic products to wash it. Be sure to use sterile gauze pads or clean clothes to wipe down the area. Use an antibiotic ointment on the affected area and wrap it with a gauze wrap to prevent germs and dirt entering into it.
- Daily clean your hands and feet thoroughly making sure nothing has come in contact that can damage the skin leading to infection.
- Be sure not to walk barefooted.
- If you have developed a wound, immediately contact your doctor and follow his directions carefully.
- It will be wise if you ask your doctor the phone number of wound center. Actually people of wound center best how to bandage and take care of a wound related to diabetes.
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