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Abstract In relation to Egyptian society nowadays, Diabetes is widespread in many families, about 15.6 % of the Egyptian population have Diabetes, which is greatly inherited in Egyptian families. The yearly incidence rate of diabetic foot disease has been estimated to be 1-4%, and up to 25% in some studies. Moreover, Egyptians unhealthy diet may contribute to Diabetes’ spread too. Diabetics in Egyptian society may complain from many consequences that probably affect badly on their lives as: diabetic foot, dermopathy, poor circulation, neuropathy, retinopathy and nephropathy. Diabetes mellitus and its related complications are not only responsible for morbidity, disability, and mortality but also cause financial burden at individual, family, community, and national levels. (Sen, Chakraborty, & De, 2016; Guariguata, et al 2014; Soliman, 2013). In spite of the new advancing products in the field of wound healing and wound dressing or what is called smart dressing, the rapidly advancing in bacteriology and the use of prophylactic antibiotics, the new therapeutic approaches of wound healing, wound infection are still a real risk of wound healing and represent a considerable burden of disease for both healthcare providers’ resources and patients’ quality of life regarding morbidity, mortality and economic cost. Thus to improve the patient’s quality of life, and avoid complication it is very important to follow a strict program for the prevention and treatment of wounds, as well as proper management of infections. Accordingly, it is critical to find and develop new cost effective methods and techniques to prevent wound infection and accelerate healing. (Augustine, Kalarikkal, & Thomas, 2014; Baltzis, Eleftheriadou, & Veves, 2014; Moura, Dias, Carvalho, & de Sousa, 2013). The aim of present study was to assess the Effect of local warming techniques on wound temperature, pain and healing of non-ischemic diabetic wounds. |