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Diabetes Mellitus: The ‘Slow’ Healing Process in People

CPD Listening Time:	23 Mins
Conference:	Diabetes Refresher Seminar
Date Recorded:	21-22 Apr 2010
Location:	Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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Diabetes Mellitus: The ‘Slow’ Healing Process in People

This lecture discusses the wound healing process in people with diabetes. The three phases of wound healing: inflammatory, reconstructive and maturation are described. Complications and interruptions in this process that relate to diabetes mellitus are described. The importance of accurately assessing a wound and appropriate wound care is emphasised. The use of individually designed prosthetics, for a diabetic patient and modification of foot wear according to the person’s needs are included. This is an interactive and informative lecture.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

Diabetes mellitus: wound healing
Three phases of wound healing: inflammatory, reconstructive, maturation
Wound assessment and wound care of people with diabetes
Individually designed prosthetics for people with diabetes

Michelle Robins is a Credentialed Diabetes Educator with over 16 years experience in many aspects of diabetes care and education. Michelle currently works as a Diabetes Nurse Educator (DNE) in rural Victoria, Australia. Her past employment has involved working in diabetes care and education within large and small, public and private hospitals, as well as community settings. Michelle’s comprehensive and varied practice is reflected in her depth of knowledge and understanding of diabetes. Michelle Robins is an endorsed Nurse Practitioner – Diabetes.

Speaker name: Michelle Robins
Recorded: 21 & 22 April 2010
Listening time: 23 Mins
Conference: Diabetes Refresher Seminar
Session in Conference: Wounds That Are Slow to Heal
State: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Professional Reviews:

Lu Guo (Saturday, 28 May 2011)

Slow wound healing is a common issue in people who is diagnosed by Diabetes Mellitus.This lecture has analyse 3 phases of wound healing process, which will help nurses to better understanding the wound care and provide good quality of nursing care. Also, it help nurses to provide nursing knowlege to educate diabetes patient for wound management.