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.
Report Abuse. I believe it has something to do with getting a small cut or abrasion ~ they can get a nasty infection and loose a toe, or even worse, begin amputations ~ they are susceptable to nerve damage (neuropathies) due to the circulation and what have you of diabetes.So many things are connected to something else.E: Why do diabetics have to pay such close attention to their feet? I have noticed that even foot scrubs and similar products are labeled safe or not safe for diabetics to use. I&#39;m borderline diabetic and I have dry cracked heel.