The need for amputation for diabetics occurs because of:
A. a decrease in the immune response with high levels of glucagon.
B. inadequate circulation to the extremities due to microvascular cahnges.
C. an increase in the levels of stored glucose in the extremities.
D. a decrease in the immune response with high levels of insulin.
Answer: B
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