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9. Risk Factors

Diabetes is one of the most common risk factors for developing gangrene. High blood sugar can damage blood vessels and disrupt blood flow to the body. Other conditions that increase one's risk include injuries, surgery, blood vessel disease, and medications or drugs that cause bacterial infections. Two factors within our control can also lead to gangrene: smoking and obesity; the latter adds extra weight that compresses arteries. People suppressed immune systems are also at a higher risk.

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