The Sodality of the Blessed Virgin was founded in Rome (1563) by Rev. John Leunis, S.J., for the students at the Roman College. At the time of its quadricentennial, the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin was established in more than one hundred countries.
Diabetes is a condition in which the body does not effectively use sugar. It is estimated that there are nearly 18 million Americans with diabetes, and approximately 15 percent of diabetics will develop a foot ulcer at some point. Foot ulcers are the most common wounds for this patient population.
Anyone who is bedridden and suffering from protein malnutrition is more susceptible to skin ulcers (bedsores) and wounds that will not heal properly. Hormone-like substances that are released when the body is fighting an infection can cause loss of appetite, further muscle wasting and low protein levels in the blood.