There is a great need for new methods to treat skin ulcers in people with diabetes.  Over the last ten years, there has been a dramatic increase in the numbers of people who develop these problems.  It is reported that almost 15 percent of all diabetics, now get these ulcers. The Federal Drug Administration just gave approved a new kind of wound bandage called Epi-max.  This sterile bandage keeps the wound moist so that it does not get worse, and can begin to heal.  Also, I have read that if you can eat more foods that contain vitamin C, like oranges and grapefruit, or kiwi, and eat more foods that contain proteins, like green vegetables, this will help the body to heal these ulcers.  Read more at this link: http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/3568007.html.