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.
What is a skin ulcer? A person with a skin ulcer has an open sore in the skin that looks like a crater. A skin ulcer is caused by an injury to skin that has poor blood supply. Small skin ulcers caused by casts, splints, or insect bites usually heal in 2 weeks. Ulcers may never heal completely in those with peripheral vascular disease. Skin ulcers are more common in the elderly and in those with diabetes. What are the symptoms of a skin ulcer?