Abstract:Diabetic foot ulcer is a debilitative disease with severe consequences in diabetic patients. Wound healing is a complex biological process that restores skin integrity. Conventional dressings were found ineffective for these ulcers. Insulin accelerates wound healing in diabetes by enhancing growth of different cell types and affects proliferation by keratinocytes, endothelial cells, and fibroblasts. Aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of topical insulin on diabetic wound healing among patients with dia… Show more
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