Musculoskeletal Diseases
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DEFINITION
- A number of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are associated with diabetes.
- The joints most often affected include shoulders, hands and feet.
- Diabetes duration and glycemic control are key risk factors for most diabetic-associated MSDs regardless of the diabetes type.
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DEFINITION
- A number of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are associated with diabetes.
- The joints most often affected include shoulders, hands and feet.
- Diabetes duration and glycemic control are key risk factors for most diabetic-associated MSDs regardless of the diabetes type.
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