Why Do Diabetes Patients Often Display Tissue Degeneration in the Extremities

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.