Do you notice pus coming out of a week old scrape that hasn?t healed yet? Is your stubbed toe taking forever to heal? You may ask whether it?s normal for the scrape or wound to take so long to heal. Well, minor wounds hardly take a couple of weeks to heal but with a medical condition like diabetes, it can slow down the healing process and turn into infections or pressure ulcers which are very painful. Ulcers and soreness among diabetics are common issues. About 70% of people suffering from diabetes develop ulcers or wounds that can worsen with time. Experts talk about the importance of prevention that can help with avoiding the risks associated with ulcers which can get infected or in the worst cases lead to amputation.