2021
DOI: 10.1186/s43166-021-00097-8
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Poor glycemic control enhances the disease activity in the RA patients with undiagnosed diabetes—a cross-sectional clinical study

Abstract: Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disorder, characterized by systemic inflammation and swollen joints, establishes itself as a critical threat. A pro-inflammatory cytokine TNF-α is a well-known driver of RA pathogenesis and at the same time predisposes to insulin resistance through signal impediment which ultimately paves the way for type 2 diabetes (T2DM). However, in patients with RA, T2DM remains significantly undiagnosed or undertreated, apparently which increases the risk… Show more

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