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My fiance is a type 1
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07/06/06 01:32 PM

"My fiance is a type 1 diabetic and has been since he was 6, (now 22) Anyway, he cut his foot pretty bad at the lake and the wound is almost quarter inch deep. I am trying to keep it uninfected and safe. Any tips to do or concerns to watch for?"
Asked By: lakebum  
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07/06/06 01:32 PM

You want to keep the wound clean. Watch for signs of infection. One of the most important factors in allowing the wound to heal quickly is keeping blood sugar levels in good control. If blood sugars are high the healing process takes much longer. Higher sugar levels provide a good environment for bacteria to grow leading to infection. If there is any question of an infection being present take your fiancé to the doctor so appropriate antibiotics can be prescribed.

Shannon P. Lyles, RN, BSN, CDE

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