When higher humidity is present, more water will collect in the pan. If water is not draining properly from the unit to the outside: 1  Check for a clogged drain pipe - clean if necessary.  Check for dirt and debris in the base pan - clean if necessary.
Diabetes and Poor Wound Healing. Wound healing can be slowed drastically in patients with diabetes. Poor wound healing is one of the leading causes of amputation in diabetics. High blood glucose levels, poor circulation and neuropathy are of some of the reason why diabetics heal poorly. Research from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts reveals another possible reason for slow and poor would healing. The molecule, PGC-1 alpha, may be the culprit.
Over time, diabetes may cause nerve damage, also called diabetic neuropathy, that can cause tingling and pain, and can make you lose feeling in your feet. When you lose feeling in your feet, you may not feel a pebble inside your sock or a blister on your foot, which can lead to cuts and sores.