Study highlights prevalence of rheumatologic conditions in patients with type 2 diabetes
Osteoarthritis is a significant comorbidity in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2), while the prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and gout is much lower, according to a study.
The review assessed the cumulative prevalence of rheumatologic conditions in patients with DM2 by analyzing 13 studies involving 830,649 individuals.
Overall, osteoarthritis was the most prevalent rheumatologic condition, affecting 26% of patients with DM2, with prediction intervals ranging from 6% to 51%. Gout had a pooled prevalence of 1%, while rheumatoid arthritis was found in 0.3% of patients.
Although the prevalence of gout and RA was low, the significant association of osteoarthritis underscores the importance of early detection and management of rheumatologic conditions in DM2 patients to improve outcomes and reduce mortality risks, the researchers concluded.
Reference
Mamadapur M, Gaidhane AM, Padhi BK, et al. Burden of rheumatic diseases among people with diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Narra J. 2024;4(3):e863. doi: 10.52225/narra.v4i3.863. Epub 2024 Oct 11. PMID: 39816121; PMCID: PMC11731666.