Scientists from Keele University, UK, conducted an extensive study to examine the relationship between diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, and an increased risk of developing frozen shoulder.
Knowridge reports this.
Their study analyzed results from eight previous studies involving 5,388 people. They concluded that people with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have the condition than those who do not suffer from the disease.
Despite the strong association found, Brett Paul Dyer, the study’s author, and his colleagues warned of possible bias in seven of the eight studies reviewed, which could undermine the validity of the findings. This indicates that although the findings are revealing, they should be viewed with some caution.
However, the scientists’ study has important implications for clinical practice. Health care providers are advised to closely monitor patients with diabetes for signs of frozen shoulder.
Early diagnosis can significantly improve treatment outcomes and alleviate suffering. The authors emphasize that such a proactive approach should be an essential part of the care of patients with diabetes, and advocate the need for comprehensive treatment strategies that go beyond common complications such as heart and kidney disease.
Their study highlights the importance of closer monitoring of frozen shoulder in people with diabetes and promotes the idea of ongoing research into the underlying mechanisms linking these conditions to develop more effective treatments.
Future studies, similar to those presented in BMJ Open, will continue to explore the complex relationships between diabetes and various body functions, and their impact on overall health.
Previously, Cursor reported on 5 obvious signs of diabetes that are often ignored.