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For what reason might it be that patients with diabetes have prolonged recovery compared to patients without diabetes?
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MultipleBloodFlowEtc: Dm degrades both macrovascular (accelerates atherosclerosis) & microvascular blood supply to tissues & increased sugar changes/interferes with the function of most cellular proteins. This is a complex issue with many addditional factors, many still poorly understood.
Answered 12/10/2013
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