Will Stem Cell Treatment Improve Wound Healing in Diabetic Patients?

Diabetic neuropathy is a factor in the development of foot ulcers in patients due to the loss of sensation and increased pressure on the lower extremities. The development of diabetic foot ulcers is a severe complication related to diabetes that can eventually lead to amputation. The current management of diabetic foot ulcers consists of wound debridement in combination with offloading the affected area, pharmacological pain control, negative pressure wound therapy and wound dressings to protect the affected site (Lim et al., 2017). Stem cells have a unique ability to develop into different types of cells in the body. Many studies have found that stem cell therapy can aid in faster wound healing, as it repairs damaged cells in the body by reducing inflammation (Cona et al., 2021). In addition, stem cells are able to regenerate damaged tissue and are selfreplicating which can be very beneficial to the body as it creates the required cells for healing (Cona et al., 2021).