Shore Medical Center Somers Point.
SOMERS POINT - November is Diabetes Awareness Month and Shore Medical Center's Advanced Wound Care Center is reminding the community to be aware of diabetes related wounds to help reduce diabetes related wounds and amputations.
There are 34.2 million people in the United States currently living with diabetes. Diabetes-related wounds are a leading cause of limb loss, accounting for 65,000 amputations annually.
Early detection and specialized care from a wound care center can reduce healing times and significantly reduce the risk of amputation.
Risk factors for diabetes include age, diet, activity level, obesity and heredity.
Factors that may increase the risks of developing a chronic wound, such as a diabetic foot ulcer, include high blood sugar levels, poor circulation, immune system issues and nerve damage.
The Shore Medical Center Advanced Wound Care Center recommends the following to help prevent diabetic foot ulcers:
To schedule an appointment, please call 609-653-4526 or visit www.shoremedicalcenter.org.