A fatal combination: diabetes n' wounds

Wednesday, December 21, 2011 11:12:37
       

Diabetics are careful not to hurt themselves because they know that a simple wound (especially on the feet) won’t heal fast.  Worse, it could even lead to amputation. Patients with diabetes are 10 times more prone to amputation than people who do not have it.


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One of the reasons why wound healing process among diabetics takes time is poor blood circulation. When a person has a high blood sugar level, fatty deposits start to build up on the artery walls and soon these fats damage the proteins along the lining of the artery walls. The fat build-up delays blood circulation.  As a result, the nutrients, especially oxygen, needed by the wounded part of the body fail to reach it on time. Unhealed wound is  dangerous since it is susceptible to infections.

People with diabetes also suffer from neuropathy, a condition where the sensation in hands and feet is reduced due to nerve damage. A person with neuropathy feels numb hence  fails to notice the wound. Detecting wounds in its later and severe stage is a big problem since it's more difficult to heal especially when they've been infected.

chronic ulcer

 

When the blood glucose level is high, the body’s immune system weakens and cannot  function well. The  immune system works with the white blood cells which are responsible for detecting, preventing  and fighting harmful antibodies that make the body vulnerable to certain diseases.

 

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White blood cells are called 'soldiers'  because they fight infections.

 

High glucose level can cause excessive growth hormone production that might depress the immune system. When this happens, the immune system becomes inefficient in fighting the bad bacteria in the body.

Incurring wounds is inevitable. The best way to deal with this is to make sure that these wounds will not worsen by keeping the pressure off the wound since pressure will only aggravate its condition. Next is to manage the blood sugar level.

Regular exercise and maintaining a well-balanced diet help control one’s blood glucose level. A  fiber-rich diet that comes from oats, beans, fruits and vegetables effectively stabilizes the blood’s glucose level. When the blood sugar level is stable, healing of wounds is faster because blood circulation is normal.

Easy Pha-max Wheatgrass effectively lowers the blood sugar and cholesterol level in the body. It  contains vitamins and nutrients that help heal wounds faster.  Vitamins A, C, and E help in cell repair and growth while the antiseptic effect found in wheatgrass’ chlorophyll effectively kills virus, bacteria, and harmful elements through oxygenation.

insupro forte

By supplying phytochemicals that act like insulin in the body, Insupro Forte can control diabetes and prevent diabetes complications. It can also improve the function of the pancreas.

 

Enzymes P4D1, D1G1, and Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD) prevent inflammation of wounds for faster healing. Furthermore, wheatgrass can be topically applied to skin because of its drying effect and ability to stimulate tissue formation on wounds.