People with diabetes are prone to nerve damage and circulation issues. In some cases, this can make a foot or lower leg amputation necessary. However, effective treatment can usually prevent this complication. Reduced blood flow to the feet means that people with diabetes have a higher risk of developing a wound or sore on this… Continue reading What to Know About Diabetes and Amputation
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By Amy Wallace for UPI.com TORONTO, Dec. 14 (UPI) — People with diabetes may have a new tool at their disposal in dealing with a common problem many with diabetes experience, chronic wound healing. Researchers from the University of Toronto Engineering department led by Professor Milica Radisic have developed a peptide-hydrogel biomaterial that prompts skin… Continue reading Hydrogel Helps Skin Cells ‘Crawl’ Together to Heal Wounds: Study