It's being talked about more and more every day; the importance of the gut microbiome in one’s overall health. This has become a hot topic in medical research. But did you know that the health of your gut can significantly impact how well wounds heal?
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Restore First Health (RFH), an advanced mobile wound care program, celebrated the grand opening of its Savannah, Georgia location to help patients in the region receive coordinated care at the bedside.
At Restore First Health, we care for many types of chronic wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). DFUs typically occur because of nerve damage and/or changes to blood flow in the lower extremities that is caused by high blood sugar levels in the body over a prolonged period. There are many simple steps a person with diabetes can take to prevent the development of a foot ulcer.
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.