Diabetes is a condition that makes it far more likely that a sore, wound or ulcer will develop. Ulcers are open sores, referred to as wounds, on the skin that do not heal normally. Most occur in the feet and legs, however they can form in other areas of the body as well. A diabetic ulcer is a major complication of diabetes mellitus, with approximately 15 percent of patients with diabetes developing this wound. Of those who develop an ulcer, 6 percent will be hospitalized due to infection or other ulcer-related complication. Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower extremity amputations in the United States, and approximately 14-24 percent of patients with diabetes who develop a foot ulcer will require an amputation. A foot ulceration precedes 85 percent of diabetes-related amputations.
Along with the other treatments prescribed and recommended by your health care provider, NeoGenesis Recovery, abundant in S²RM®, is a safe, natural and effective treatment that is very helpful in giving the wound the molecules it needs to support healing. Twice daily topical application, or application of Recovery when the dressing is changed, can help speed the healing process.
