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Are people with diabetes at more risk for complications with tapeworms?
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Yes: Anyone with diabetes is at an increased risk from any infection including parasite infection. Diabetics have a weaker immune system, poor wound healing, poorer nutrition absorption, greater risk of liver, kidney, heart and vascular disease.
Answered 3/11/2016
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Yes: Diabetic are at a higher risk for developing any infections.
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