ELI5. Why does recovery from an injury or cut, takes longer time for a person with high blood sugar than a normal person
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People suffering from diabetes and chronic high blood sugar are prone to nerve damage.
Sugars form crystals which damage the nerves particularly in the hands and feet.
Not only does this create a loss of sensation, but it can cause extensive pain, and interrupts the bodies healing process making it much more difficult for them to heal and fight off infections.
This is one of the principal reasons that people with severe diabetes often end up with amputations, and severe infections is one of the leading causes of death for diabetics
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