When an private has Type 2 diabetes for many years, they are much more susceptible to wounds becoming infected. The body's defence system will not work as well as it should if the diabetes is uncontrolled and the blood sugar levels high. Due to decreased immunity, wounds and skin infections are slow to heal. Knowing how to accurately identify when a wound needs attention and knowing how to administer what is necessary, is very prominent to preclude the wound from progressing into a much more serious condition.
Although diabetic wounds can appear on any part of the body, they are more likely to develop on the hands and particularly on the feet. Feet are, by far, the most likely location due to other healing complications such as loss of feeling in the feet and toes, and reduced circulation.
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