Promising Phytoconstituents in Diabetes-related Wounds: Mechanistic Insights and Implications.

Background: The onset of diabetes mellitus (DM), a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels and disrupted glucose metabolism, results in 20% of people with diabetes suffering from diabetes-related wounds worldwide. A minor wound, such as a cut or abrasion, can lead to infections and complications in diabetic patients. We must understand the mechanism/s contributing to this delayed wound healing to develop effective prevention strategies.