Why Do Diabetes Patients Often Display Tissue Degeneration in the Extremities

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why do diabetes patients often display tissue degeneration in the extremities?

• A) The body is unable to process enough glucose and therefore supports only the major organs.
• B) The fat deposits protecting the extremities are utilized as an energy source.
• C) The body utilizes protein as an energy source, weakening blood vessels, especially those in the extremities.
• D) The unutilized glucose in the extremities crystallizes and damages these tissues.
• E) The excess exercise used to control the diabetic condition causes tissue degeneration.

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