Diabetes and its impact on wound healing

Sharp, Ailsa; Clark, Jane

Abstract

This article discusses the reasons why wounds in people with diabetes take longer to heal and are more susceptible to complications. The physiology of the wound healing process, and how this is affected by diabetes, is outlined. The article also explains why wounds in patients with diabetes are more prone to infection and discusses preventive measures.

Citation

Sharp, A., & Clark, J. (2011). Diabetes and its impact on wound healing. Nursing Standard, 25, 41-47. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2011.07.25.45.41.c8626

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2011
• Deposit Date: Nov 28, 2013
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 28, 2013
• Print ISSN: 0029-6570
• Publisher: RCN Publishing
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 25
• Pages: 41-47
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2011.07.25.45.41.c8626
• Keywords: Diabetes mellitus; infection control; wound care; wound healing
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6524
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.7748/ns2011.07.25.45.41.c8626