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Can you please tell me why diabetes causes gangrene?
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Multiple factors: Gangrene or tissue death (necrosis) can occur when there is insufficient blood flow to tissues. Both the larger blood vessels and the smallest vessels are affected by diabetes. Also, neuropathy due to the effect of diabetes on nerves can lead to loss of protective sensation making tissues more susceptible to trauma which can lead to tissue loss.
Answered 8/21/2017
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Diabetes: Causes poor circulation which then leads to gangrene.
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