10 Warning Signs of Diabetes
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Warning Sign #7: Slow Healing
When we pick up an injury, our bodies will immediately set about patching the wound up. Blood will clot at the site of the wound, eventually drying out and forming a protective barrier that we know as a scab. The scab will help to keep the wound safe while the body gets to work on repairing the wound.
Diabetics are not so able to heal their wounds, however. Even a small wound can take a long time to heal, if at all, and they will need to be careful of developing bacterial infections as a result. Slow healing wounds can be caused by a variety of conditions and you should see a doctor if you are experiencing the symptom.
