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How to cure a person with diabetes?

fer's profile photo   09/19/2022 2:47 p.m.

People who suffer from diabetes can have certain difficulties when they suffer from a wound, as it increases the probability of suffering an infection.In diabetics, wounds could take longer to heal and they could be particularly risky if they are not treated.

Therefore, it is essential that a person with diabetes maintain blood sugar levels in an adequate range (& lt; 125 mg/dl).It is necessary to try to heal the wound as soon as possible with the aim of avoiding infections.

How to cure wounds?

In case you have a wound (ampoule, cut or rubbing), it is recommended that you follow these steps indicated by Íñigo Espinar Vicario, a nurse at the Saint George hospital in London.

- Wash your hands well before making the wound cure (this recommendation is very important not to favor infection).
- Properly wash the wound with soap and water.
- Make a good drying of the area with sterile cotton gauze.
- Applies a soft antiseptic and does not have pigmentation (pigmented pigments can resect the wound more; however, chlorhexidine is an antiseptic substance of bactericidal action and very effective fungicide).
- Cover and protect the wound with gauze and cover it with a dressing.
- Go to your health center to track treatment.

After the evaluation of a healthcare professional, it is important that you follow these key tips for taking care of this wound:

- Control your blood sugar values.
- Keep the ulcer clean and protected with a bandage.
- Clean the wound daily and change the dressings you are using.
- If the wound has occurred at the feet, it relieves the pressure immediately.
- Visit a specialist to evaluate the wound with some frequency.

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