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. 2003 Feb;37(1):30–35. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.37.1.30

Musculoskeletal manifestations of diabetes mellitus

L Smith 1, S Burnet 1, J McNeil 1
PMCID: PMC1724591  PMID: 12547740

Abstract

Rheumatic complaints are common in patients with diabetes. Maintaining good glycaemic control by exercise, diet, and medication improves or prevents the development of rheumatic conditions.

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