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Cuts and open wounds

Discussion in 'Children & Teens' started by Diabetick, Mar 7, 2013.

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Does having cuts and open wounds effect you're blood glucose levels ??

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#1 Diabetick, Mar 7, 2013 at 8:31 AM
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Re: Cuts and open wounds

Normal 'everyday' cuts wouldn't cause much effect , major ones might.
Blood glucose levels do have an affect on healing. People with higher glucose levels can find wounds slow to heal.

#2 phoenix, Mar 7, 2013 at 8:52 AM

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