Chronic, non-healing wounds and wound infections are among the primary reasons behind severe complications like amputations. Moreover, if a person is diabetic, the chances of amputation even increase. People suffering from diabetes and other diseases like hypertension, heart disease, vascular disease, or COPD often experience slower wound healing and are more prone to wound infections, diabetic foot ulcers, infections, and other complications. Even a small cut or injury can get infected easily. Therefore, diabetic patients need to take care of their foot injuries right away. Proper wound care and prevention is the first step in avoiding diabetes complications. Read more: https://woundcaresurgeons.mystrikingly.com/blog/diabetic-wound-care-guide-how-to-take-care-of-diabetic-foot-ulcer