Amputation in Diabetics Is Often Secondary to What Other Problem

question 26

Multiple Choice

Amputation in diabetics is often secondary to what other problem with diabetes?

• A) cardiomyopathy
• B) retinopathy
• C) hypertension
• D) renal failure
• E) microvascular injury

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