Diabetes is a well known cause of delayed wound healing yet the impact of diabetes on wound healing is not widely appreciated. This article examines the potential impact of diabetes-related microvascular disease on wound healing processes. The article reviews the available evidence and examines the practical consequences for nurses concerned with maintaining tissue viability.
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