Sugar is used as a therapy in the treatment of decubitus ulcers (pressure sores) because the osmolality (the high sugar content) is not a favorable place for bacteria to live. The wound is irrigated daily and new, granulated sugar is applied. As a nursing student, training in the second largest publice hospital in the U.S. (New Orleans), I saw remarkable granulation tissue and a decrease in prurulent drainage and necrotic tissue. Needles to say, daily care, cleanliness of the patient and good aseptic technique are also essential. Sugar has also been combined with betadine (iodine solution) and applied to these wounds as a paste. Perhaps, there is a link between this therapy and the use of honey in wounds. I am intrigued by the botulism associated with sugar or corn syrup on the nipples. I'll keep my eyes and ears open and watch for more info. Hope this sugar "trivia" helps. :) Jackie Terrebonne, RN, mother of two, 30 miles north of the "Big Easy".