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[Rheumatic disorders in diabetes mellitus]
Jerzy Swierkot1, Katarzyna Gruszecka-Marczyńska, Dariusz Sowiński
1Zakład Reumatologii Akademii Medycznej we Wrocławiu. jurekswierkot0@poczta.onet.pl
Summary
Diabetes mellitus frequently causes rheumatic issues affecting joints, bones, and soft tissues. Over 30% of diabetic patients experience these musculoskeletal complications, impacting mobility and quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Endocrinology
- Diabetology
Context:
- Diabetes mellitus impacts connective tissues, leading to diverse musculoskeletal alterations.
- Locomotor system issues in diabetes include neuroarthropathy, hyperostosis, osteoporosis, and soft-tissue lesions.
Purpose:
- To highlight the prevalence and spectrum of rheumatic manifestations in diabetes mellitus.
- To discuss the relationship between diabetes control and musculoskeletal complications.
Summary:
- Over 30% of patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes exhibit rheumatic manifestations.
- While some conditions are unique to diabetes, most are also found in the general population at lower rates.
- Pathogenic mechanisms are partly understood, with links to diabetic complications and microvascular disease.
Impact:
- Underscores the significance of rheumatic syndromes as a complication of diabetes.
- Emphasizes the need to consider musculoskeletal health in diabetes management, especially when poorly controlled.
- Suggests potential shared pathways between rheumatic disorders and diabetic microvascular complications.