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[Diabetes mellitus-a risk factor for pain].
1Klinik für Unfall‑, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Experimentelle Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07749, Jena, Deutschland. Annett.Eitner@med.uni-jena.de.
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany)
|August 28, 2025
Summary
Diabetes mellitus (DM) significantly increases pain perception through inflammation, high blood glucose, and advanced glycation end products (AGEs). These factors contribute to diabetic neuropathy and musculoskeletal disorders, impacting patient quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Science
- Endocrinology
- Pain Research
Context:
- Diabetes mellitus (DM) affects a large global population.
- DM exacerbates existing conditions and introduces comorbidities, notably pain.
- This significantly diminishes patients' quality of life.
Purpose:
- To elucidate the mechanisms by which diabetes mellitus induces increased pain.
- To explore the molecular and cellular pathways involved in DM-related pain.
- To provide insights into the pathogenesis of diabetic pain.
Summary:
- Diabetic patients exhibit systemic inflammation, hyperglycemia, and accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs).
- These factors activate inflammatory pathways, generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction.
- This results in local inflammation, vascular damage, nerve fiber damage, and sensitization, contributing to acute and chronic pain, including diabetic neuropathy and musculoskeletal disorders.
Impact:
- Understanding DM-induced pain mechanisms can inform targeted therapeutic strategies.
- This research highlights the link between metabolic dysregulation and pain perception.
- Improved pain management in diabetic patients can enhance their overall quality of life.
Keywords:
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