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People with diabetes are often at a higher risk of developing colitis than other people. This is because the accumulation of fatty deposits would block the blood flow to your colon or intestine. As a result, those areas would be inflamed over time and trigger colitis. This condition is also known as atherosclerosis, which is a common cause of ischemic colitis. In most cases, this is a severe cause that requires instant medical attention to avoid fatal complications. Some triggers that cause similar effects include colon cancer, blood loss, trauma, obstruction, or heart failure. [5]
