Health & Fitness
Wound Care Tips for People With Diabetes
Even a minor cut can become a serious problem if you have diabetes. Learn how to properly treat a wound to protect your health.
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For many, a small scrape is a minor inconvenience. But if you have diabetes, you know that even the smallest nick can spiral into a serious health threat. Why does a simple cut pose such a danger, and what is the one thing most people still get wrong about wound care?
Meet Asaad H. Samra, M.D., the Director of the Center for Wound Healing at Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center. He explains that diabetes can impair the body's natural ability to fight bacteria and heal, turning everyday bumps and scrapes into potential emergencies.
Are you still letting wounds "air out" to heal? According to Dr. Samra, that's outdated and incorrect advice. Discover his crucial, up-to-date tips for protecting yourself, from the right way to wash and cover a wound to the daily checks that could save your limb.
Click to read the full story and learn the essential steps every person with diabetes must know to stay safe.
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