Abstract
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic condition and a major public health problem. It is associated with many musculoskeletal manifestations which are usually under-recognized and poorly treated, as compared to other complications like neuropathy, nephropathy and retinopathy. These manifestations affect the joints, soft tissues and the bones leading to alterations in musculoskeletal system of the patient. This article reviews the major rheumatological problems of diabetes mellitus including their management.J Enam Med Col 2018; 8(2): 94-100
Highlights
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic condition characterized by persistent hyperglycemia with resultant increased morbidity and mortality occuring as a result of associated microvascular and macrovascular complications.[1]
The National Health Interview Survey in US in the year 2004 has shown that 58% of diabetic patients will develop functional disability.[2]
The rheumatic manifestations are closely related to age[3], retinopathy[4] and prolonged disease duration.[5]
Summary
N. S. Neki[1], Riponjot Singh[2], Satpal Aloona[3], Bhupinder Singh[3], Sargun Singh Walia[4], Amandeep Singh Dhanju[5] Received: August 19, 2017 Accepted: April 25, 2018 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jemc.v8i2.36733
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