Musculoskeletal effects of diabetes mellitus
Rajiv Singla1, Yashdeep Gupta2, Sanjay Kalra3
1Department of Endocrinology, Saket City Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, India.
Abstract:
People with diabetes show higher prevalence of rheumatic diseases as compared to general population. Diabetes affects all components of musculoskeletal system viz. muscles, bones and connective tissue. Diabetic myonecrosis is a unique condition seen only in people with diabetes. Other diseases include amyotrophy, osteoporosis and increased fracture risk, carpal tunnel syndrome, adhesive capsulitis of shoulder, trigger finger and limited joint mobility.- Like all other chronic diseases, musculoskeletal diseases impact quality of life negatively.
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