Why might amputation of an extremity, such as a toe, be required in a person with diabetes?

A. The tissue dies due to apoptosis.
B. The tissue is damaged due to a neoplasm.
C. Usually the tissue is infected with Clostridium bacteria and gas gangrene develops.
D. The tissue dies due to dry gangrene.
E. A decubitus ulcer develops.


D. The tissue dies due to dry gangrene.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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