Explain the relationship between his blood glucose readings and wound healing
What will be an ideal response?
Research indicates that unless glucose is kept at or below 140 mg/dL, wound healing is delayed.
Increased blood glucose levels cause cell walls to become rigid, impairing blood flow through the
small vessels at the wound surface and impeding red blood cell permeability and flow. This results in
oxygen and nutrient deficits in the wound.
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label for dose on hand. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word