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My mum is a diabetic 47 year old but she got a burn on her wrist around 2 mths ago but the healing is very slow, is it normal and what can she do?
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Burn in diabetic: Hi. Burns in diabetes can be nasty business. Probably the 3 biggest issues in her healing are: 1) is her diabetes well controlled? (very important for healing), 2) is there an infection? (slows/complicates healing), & 3) how severe was the burn? Her diabetes should be aggressively managed to help wound healing and battle infection. A wound clinic may be necessary and/or helpful. Need antibiotics?
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes with diabetes: There is a higher chance of infection in diabetics and healing may be very slow.if this has not healed see a doctor.
Answered 8/21/2014
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