Written by Healogics Chief Medical Officer, Dr. William Ennis. Desmond Bell, Michael Edmonds, William Li and I had a discussion on how COVID-19 has impacted wound care. We talked about the disruptions caused, the interrelationship between diabetes and COVID-19, and what we believe the future will look like.
Your skin protects the inside of your body from germs that cannot be seen. Germs can cause infection if you have a break in the skin. You can also get an infection in your bone. This is called osteomyelitis.
How Does Smoking Affect Wound Healing? Cigarettes contain nicotine. Nicotine causes your arteries to become narrow. It can also cause your arteries to go into spasm. When this happens, the oxygen and nutrients carried in your blood cannot get to your wound. Oxygen and nutrients are needed for your wound to heal. A wound that…
Don’t Put Up With Pain A wound can often be painful. Doctors who work in wound care can help prevent or relieve the pain that may come from a problem wound.
Diabetes affects approximately 9% of the US population—about 30 million Americans—and brings with it a range of potential complications. Among the most serious but lesser-known complications is Charcot foot disease, a condition that can lead to severe deformity, disability, and even amputation if not properly managed. While Charcot foot is relatively rare, affecting less than…
Tips for Caregivers Transferring Patients Caregivers helping transfer patients safely, remember to:
Constant high blood sugar levels can cause your wounds to heal slowly. It can also cause your wound to not heal.
We all can think of reasons not to exercise…no time, boring, hate to sweat…you know the excuses. But exercising to heal can really pay off in control of your blood sugar, if you are diabetic. It improves your heart, muscle strength, endurance and flexibility. Exercise can lower cholesterol level, provide more energy, and even give…
Diabetes affects millions of people worldwide and can lead to serious complications when not properly managed. One of the most concerning complications is the development of diabetic foot ulcers – open sores that commonly occur on the feet and can lead to severe infections or even amputation if left untreated. Understanding both diabetes and its…
Eating the right foods can help your wound heal. To heal your wound, your body will need to use more calories. Your body will need protein. It will use Vitamin A and C, and sometimes the mineral Zinc. Read on to learn what to eat when you have an ulcer.
