Muscles & Bones

Musculoskeletal Issues

The musculoskeletal system is comprised of the bones, muscles, joints, and tissues in and around the joints. Blood glucose that is poorly controlled for too long can affect the functioning of the musculoskeletal system resulting in a variety of disorders.

Carpal Tunnel Up to 14% of people with diabetes are at risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome, which can make grasping items difficult.	Charcot Foot Charcot foot is a sudden softening of the bones in the foot that can occur in people who have neuropathy.
Flexor Tenosynovitis Trigger finger is an irritation of the sheath that surrounds the flexor tendons, sometimes causing the tendon to catch and release like a trigger.	Frozen Shoulder Frozen shoulder is a painful restriction of shoulder movement that affects 11 to 30% of people with diabetes.
Stiff Hands Diabetic stiff hands syndrome is characterized by thick, tight, waxy skin and is more prevalent in patients with diabetic neuropathy.

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