for diabetes, why the injury doen't heal?

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That's not always the case... only in poorly controlled diabetics is that a big problem.

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You don't say what kind of an injury you have. I'm guessing it's something like a cut on your body and not something like a twisted ankle. For diabetics, your blood sugar has to be controlled and kept at the desired level in order for your body to heal any kind of injury. If you have too much sugar in your blood it can damage any and every part of your body.

If you already keep your blood sugar controlled then ask your doctor about why your injury doesn't heal. Controlling your blood sugar is not that hard. At first it's a pain in the butt but after awhile it just seems natural and becomes part of your daily routine. I'm sure you already know that not controlling the blood sugar can cause terrible problems with your body.

If you can, contact the dietician at the nearest hospital and ask when they have diabetic teaching classes. You'll be amazed at how easy controlling your blood sugar can be.

Good luck.

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Diabetics are vulnerable to foot problems due to long term complications of uncontrolled diabetes involving the arterial circulation (peripheral vascular disease, PVD) and the peripheral nerves (diabetic neuropathy). It is this PVD which provides poor circulation to any initial cut which prones you to an ulcer on the foot, often followed with a nasty foot infection (bacterial, viral or fungal).

Long term controlled blood sugar (glucose) levels has been proven to prevent and reduce the incidence of complications of diabetes such as diabetic vasculopathy and neuropathy.
Next, with diabetes it is paramount to practice regular, safe foot care and foot hygiene. This means routine daily washing of the feet with a mild soap, warm water and regular (biweekly) clipping and filing of the toe-nails, and paring of calluses or corns. If you use a foot basin to wash your feet do not use this for other parts of the body, especially to make soup!! (old Greek joke). Afterwards, moisturize your feet with an emollient such as a lotion or cream. A small amount of either Vaseline lotion, Lubriderm, Nivea or Noxzema are fine. If you cut your toes while clipping, then wipe them with a skin antiseptic and cover with a loose sterile gauze or Band-Aid(R). Do not apply tight adhesive dressings to your feet or toes. This only compromises your circulation and can get you into trouble
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: How does diabetes affect wound healing?
A: There are several ways that diabetes can lead to poorly healing wounds.

Skin breaks and infections: People with diabetes are more likely to have certain skin problems, including bacterial infections, fungus or yeast infections, dry skin, and itching. It is important to notice early any breaks in the skin or rashes. Remember that any break in the skin creates an opening through which bacteria can enter your body. If you see any redness, or if your cut isn't healing, you should call us at 212.932.4325 or see your doctor.
Lack of feeling. This results from nerve damage. It most commonly occurs in the feet. People with poor feeling in their feet may not realize that they have cuts, or that their shoes are causing blisters or wounds. They also may walk abnormally, which puts a lot of pressure on specific points on their feet. This leads to calluses and wounds over the pressure points. Finally, nerve damage can cause the joints in the foot to change shape. This changes the shape of the entire foot, and makes walking even more abnormal.
Difficulty fighting infection: In diabetes, the immune system is suppressed. Even minor scrapes can result in open, infected sores.
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diabetics have a decreased blood flow to the extremities; therefore if an injury there occurs, blood doesn't flow adequately to the site, causing necrosis (tissue death) after awhile (hense the reason some diabetics need amputations.)