Facing the Giants. Facing the Giants is a 2006 American Christian drama film directed by and starring Alex Kendrick. The supporting cast was composed of volunteers from Sherwood Baptist Church, and it is the second film that Sherwood Pictures has done.
The most common cause of gangrene today is diabetes. Long standing diabetes can has the ability to destroy small blood vessels in the feet and hands. When injuries such as cuts or ulcers occur in these areas, there many not be enough blood flow to heal the wounds.
Complications of diabetes affecting the extremities are a risk factor for gangrene. 1  Vascular - dry gangrene is most commonly due to poor vasculature (arteries and veins) in the legs and toes. 2  Surgery - an operation can sometimes shut off blood supply in such a way as to cause gangrene.