Diabetes
Diabetes can be defined as high blood glucose level due to the inability of the body to deal with sugar in the blood, and diabetes is divided into two types: the first type, which usually affects children and adolescents, and is characterized by the inability of the total body to produce insulin, and the second type affects People after age, characterized by weak receptors in the cells of the hormone insulin.
The most important complication of diabetes is the lack of wound healing, and the inability of the body to defend itself against bacteria and pathological factors, because of the narrowness of blood vessels, which leads to delayed healing wounds in the body of diabetics, and the diabetic should try to control the level of sugar in his blood, And not to walk without shoes to avoid injuries and wounds that are difficult to heal, and should try as much as possible not to be injured, and in the case of injury, it must take good care of the wound so as not to cause infections are difficult to treat.
Causes of delayed wound healing in diabetic patients
- Loss or lack of sensation of limbs as a result of peripheral nerve inflammation, the feeling of injuries in the limbs lighter than the natural person, may not feel the presence of infection, so the feet must be examined daily to make sure of changes in the skin or the presence of ulcers and wounds, The functions of the nervous system, which leads to the loss of some functions necessary for the health of the feet such as pain, and inability to produce enough sweat necessary to moisturize the skin, and the skin becomes dry, and the chance of greater wounds, and requires more time to heal wounds, and use moisturizing creams that T Promising to protect the skin from cracking.
- The peripheral arteries are narrowed or clogged, especially the arteries that feed the limbs in the case of diabetes for a long time. Diabetics can suffer from lipids in the arteries, which weaken the flow of blood to the limbs, which delays the process of wound healing, so the diabetic must adjust the level of triglycerides, And commitment to the diet of diabetics that contain the body fat and unsaturated fats, which reduce the rates of harmful cholesterol, and beware of infection with bacteria that can infect the limbs due to various injuries.
Treatment of the wounds of diabetic patients
- Clean the wound with soap, water and impurities.
- Sterilization of the wound with alcohol.
- Cover the wound with gauze.
- If the wound is contaminated with iron or nail it is recommended to take tetanus vaccination.
- Check your doctor and take the appropriate antibiotic.
- Use dry refills containing antibacterial agents.
- The use of a negative air discharge device for wounds that helps to keep the wounds clean and sterile, and prevent the occurrence of infections.
- The wound is changed twice a week, and the wounds can be washed with saline solution to sterilize the wound site.
- A laser that helps heal wounds can be used quickly.