Following on from LGC's very sensible comments I would like to add. Diabetics who develop a wound should seek expert advice to ensure that the appropriate healing environment can be provided and prevent an acute wound becoming chronic.
The use of gauze or a dry dressing has limited use, since they can stick to the wound and then damage any new tissue on removal, any wounds a diabetic develops on their feet must be treated by a specialist.
Modern wound management uses dressings designed to provide an ideal environment for moist wound healing to occur. The dressing does not heal the wound, but assists the body to heal. Diabetics need to ensure their BG are controlled and that blood circulation is encouraged.
A full assessment of any wound is important in order to develop a care plan. Dressings do NOT need to be changed frequently as most are designed to be left in place for at least 7 days to provide the best environment for healing to occur.
So going back to the op it is important to obtain specialist advice to ensure an appropriate healing environment.
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