Type 1 Diabetes

Diabetes increases prevalence of gout in low-income elderly populations

Low-income elderly populations with type 2 diabetes are at a significantly higher risk of developing gout and hyperuricemia due to interrelated health and lifestyle factors, according to a study. Researchers surveyed 88 participants, aged 35 to 92, from 3 low-income senior residential communities in the mid-Atlantic United States. Participants’ blood...