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.
Zinc deficiency slows wound healing, says Bontempo. She emphasizes that healing is individualized by person, so there's no hard-and-fast rule about how slow is too slow for something to heal. However, if you see a change in how well your body is bouncing back, a zinc deficiency may be the culprit.