Diabetes and Wound Healing

Non-healing wounds require specialized care because underlying, complex conditions prevent the wound from going through the expected healing stages. The longer a chronic wound goes untreated, the greater your risk of infection, amputation and other complications.

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If you or a loved one is struggling with a wound that won’t heal, Eagle Rock Medical Center can help. Since there is no need for a referral, your treatment is only a click and call away.

34.2M

AMERICANS LIVING WITH DIABETES

25%

PEOPLE WITH DIABETES WILL EXPERIENCE A FOOT ULCER

80%

LOWER EXTREMITY AMPUTATIONS PRECEDED BY A FOOT ULCER

Diabetes Wound Healing Patient Resources

Diabetic Neuropathy

What is diabetic neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is the result of nerve damage from diabetes. Over half of people with diabetes have neuropathy and diabetes is the number one cause for neuropathy. However, there are other causes for such as: Some medications Advanced age Alcoholism Diseases of the nervous system Injuries In diabetes, excess blood glucose…

Diabetic Wounds and Foot Ulcers

Diabetes is a chronic disease. It requires medical attention. The patient must also manage the disease. You may get a wound that may not heal. A wound may not heal from infection, poor blood flow and problem with nerves. These symptoms take time to notice.