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.
Poor Circulation. Narrowed blood vessels lead to decreased blood flow and oxygen to a wound. An elevated blood sugar level decreases the function of red blood cells that carry nutrients to the tissue. This lowers the efficiency of the white blood cells that fight infection.
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?