Diabetes mellitus (DM) consists of a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycaemia or elevated levels of blood glucose. People with diabetes suffer from a number of disorders that can cause dysfunction and joint pain, which can reduce their quality of life. The aim of this review is to discuss if diabetes increases joint pain. This review also looks at the mechanisms through which diabetes contributes to joint pain.
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