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More than half of diabetics have arthritis
May 11th, 2008
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More than half of men with diabetes also have arthritis. It is a serious obstacle for diabetic patients urged to exercise, according to a government study.
The survey of nearly 400k men is the first extensive look at the overlap between the two conditions.
Men with diabetes have better control of their blood sugar and a much lower risk of heart disease complications. But the new research suggests many diabetics see themselves as unable to exercise because of arthritis.
Near 45 million Americans have some form of arthritis, and nearly 23000000 have diabetes. Other research indicates exercise is important in managing both conditions.
People with both diabetes and arthritis were 30 to 40 percent more likely to be physically inactive than those who had diabetes alone.
Exercise that put less stress on joints, such as walking, biking and aquatics, are recommended for people with arthritis.
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