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I have a question about diabetics and abscesses. how bad of a problem would such abscess get?
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Could be very bad: Diabetics may often get abscesses that may become life threatening unless proper medical treatment is obtained. A diabetic should seek medical attention as soon as an infection develops.
Answered 8/18/2013
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