Why Diabetic Foot Ulcers Heal 10 Times Slower Than Normal Wounds

Diabetic wounds take weeks or months where normal wounds heal in days. Multiple factors combine to create this dramatic slowdown. Damaged nerves mean you keep injuring the wound without feeling it. Poor circulation delivers insufficient oxygen and nutrients. High blood sugar feeds bacteria and weakens immune cells. Chronic inflammation prevents progression to the rebuilding phase. The wound gets stuck in a loop of damage and infection instead of moving forward to closure. Understanding why healing takes so long helps you stay patient with treatment and prevents you from giving up too soon.