Wounds are the opening of the skin whether a scratch or cut. When a wound is slow to heal or is no longer able to heal by itself it may be due to poor circulation in the blood flow and high blood sugar because the wound is not able to heal without the proper nutrients and white blood cells. This can leave the wound open to infections and bacteria.

The nerves can also be affected due to diabetes and blood flow, so when there are damaged nerves, you may not feel certain sensations in your body. When you receive a wound or a cut you may not know it’s there and it is important to inspect for any damage. Especially in the lower extremities of the body where wounds are prone to leading to more life-threatening complications if not taken care of properly or even amputation.