Diabetics should wash, dry and inspect their feet daily. They should choose proper footwear and never go barefoot. Weight loss to releive the excess burden on vein valves may prevenmt venous statis ulcers in overweight people. Compression equipment can reduce edema of the legs. Quitting smoking can help reduce wounds that result from poor blood flow.
Smoking occludes the arteries.
Frequent turning and repositioning, and specialty beds or cushions to relieve pressure can prevent pressure ulcers after surgery, a stroke or any immobilizing condition. Remember, early intervention is the key to healthy healing. The longer the wound goes unhealed the greater the chance for infection.