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Summer brings long, warm days -- the kind of environment that is conducive to abundant growth of things seen and unseen.  Among the unseen, pathogens such as bacteria and fungus tend to thrive in warm, dark, and moist conditions. What does this mean to the average person? What about the higher risk individual who is afflicted with diabetes or some other condition that compromises their ability to fight infection?

Adequate protein must be consumed to help reduce the threat of developing wounds in high risk individuals. But once a chronic wound occurs, a diet that features enough protein e.g. the larger amount is necessary to repair and heal.

It is not uncommon for the presence of a non-healing wound to be the first indication that there is a far more serious underlying condition that may not have been previously been diagnosed.  Bottom line: time is of the essence and the longer one delays obtaining treatment, the greater the chance that more serious issues will ensue, further reducing the ability to heal.

Prevention is always preferred and easier than treating a condition.  Simple, daily self-examination is the best way to prevent formation of a foot ulcer but knowing risk factors and what to look for is critical. 

The presence of a chronic or non-healing wound may indicate a far more serious underlying condition or other factors that impair normal wound repair. In case of these symptoms, a referral to a wound specialist is highly recommended. Time is of the essence.