The Deadly Connection Between Blood Sugar and White Blood Cells
Your white blood cells are wound infection fighters, but high blood sugar literally disables them. Excess glucose molecules stick to white blood cell surfaces, preventing them from moving quickly to infection sites. It interferes with their ability to identify and destroy bacteria. Blood sugar control on wound healing is really about keeping your immune soldiers functional. Studies show white blood cells exposed to high glucose kill 50% fewer bacteria than those in normal glucose. This immune paralysis explains why infected diabetic wounds progress so rapidly. Maintaining glucose below 140 mg/dL keeps immune cells working properly to defend wounds.