Not completely relevant, but sort of :
I think my healing of injuries has slowed down since developing diabetes. It seems like wounds and injuries heal slower. I’ve had this tendonitis in my elbow ( or tennis elbow, whatever you want to call it) for sooooo long now.
I would be very careful if I was exercising in the gym as it seems my recovery time has lengthened.
I noticed since taking aps i heal slower from everything but im also older by ten years
Here’s a clear, evidence‑based explanation of why wounds heal more slowly in diabetes, drawing directly from the search results you triggered.
Why Diabetes Slows Wound Healing
1. High blood sugar disrupts every stage of healing
When glucose stays high, it interferes with the body’s normal repair process. Proteins involved in rebuilding tissue become “sugar‑coated” and less flexible, which slows the formation of new skin and scar tissue.
2. Reduced blood flow
Diabetes stiffens and narrows small blood vessels, limiting the delivery of oxygen, nutrients, and immune cells to the wound site.
Less blood flow = slower repair + higher infection risk.
3. Nerve damage (neuropathy)
Damaged nerves mean you may not feel small injuries—especially on the feet—so wounds go unnoticed and untreated, giving them more time to worsen.
4. Weakened immune response
High glucose impairs white blood cells, making it harder for the body to fight infection and clear bacteria from wounds.
5. Higher risk of foot ulcers
Because of reduced sensation and circulation, foot wounds are particularly slow to heal and more prone to complications.
When to seek medical attention
If a wound is not improving within a couple of weeks, or shows signs of infection (redness, swelling, pus, warmth), medical review is important. Slow healing can be a sign of underlying diabetes or poor glucose control.