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Having Diabetes Can Affect Wound Healing

At Restore First Health, our advanced wound care program treats chronic wounds that are often compromised or stalled because of a patient's diagnosis of diabetes. Chronic wounds can have delayed healing caused by diabetes. Diabetes is important to monitor because it can slow wound healing if not properly managed and treated.

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The Power of Protein in Wound Healing

For patients with chronic wounds, increasing the amount of protein in their diet can be an important factor to consider during the healing process. Wound healing in the body requires increased energy in the form of protein.

That’s why a nutrient-rich diet is an essential ingredient to rebuilding tissue.

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Benefits of Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) in Wound Healing

At Restore First Health, clinicians take a holistic approach to advanced care for chronic wounds, accounting for an array of factors, such as a patient’s heart health, nutrition and lifestyle. To understand the whole picture of a patient’s care plan, clinicians examine different pieces of information, just like assembling a puzzle.

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Tips for Families Caring for Wound Care Patients at Home

As the primary caregiver for a loved one’s wounds, one of your most important jobs is to prevent infection.

Not only because infection can lengthen the wound healing process, but also because certain infections can be life-threatening.

Our RFH Wound Care teams provide some tips and information to help loved ones caring for a wound at home.

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