Have you ever heard of a “frozen shoulder”? It’s when your shoulder hurts so much that you can barely move it.
A research team from Keele University in the UK led by Brett Paul Dyer found out that if you have diabetes, you’re almost four times more likely to get a frozen shoulder.
Yep, you read that right. They wanted to know if having diabetes, either type 1 or type 2, could make you more likely to develop this painful condition.
What the Research Says: Numbers Don’t Lie
The team didn’t just make this claim out of the blue. They looked at eight other studies that were also interested in the link between diabetes and frozen shoulder.
They found that in six studies with 5,388 people, those with diabetes were 3.69 times more likely to get a frozen shoulder. They also looked at two more studies that followed people over time and found the same link.
But here’s a little caution: seven out of the eight studies they looked at might have some bias, meaning the results might not be 100% reliable.
So while the numbers are pretty compelling, we should take them with a grain of salt.
What This Means for Doctors and Patients
If you’re a doctor with patients who have diabetes, this study says you should be extra watchful.
When diabetic patients come in for their regular check-ups, it might be a good idea to ask if their shoulders are hurting. Catching a frozen shoulder early can make treatment easier and less painful.
To Sum it Up: We Need to Know More
So what’s the takeaway? If you have diabetes, there’s a bigger chance you could end up with a painful, hard-to-move shoulder.
Doctors should keep an eye out for this when they see diabetic patients. But remember, we still need more research to know for sure why this is happening and how to prevent it.
Until then, the best thing to do is get regular check-ups and keep an eye on any new or worsening pain.
For those curious about diabetes, there are a lot of other studies out there. Like, did you know that flaxseed oil might be good for diabetes?
Or that a drug could prevent kidney failure in people with the condition? You can find this study in the publication BMJ Open if you want to know more.
For more information about health, please see recent studies about nutrients that may help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, and results showing warnings about promising diabetes drug metformin.
If you care about bone health, please read studies about vitamin K deficiency linked to hip fractures in old people, and these vitamins could help reduce bone fracture risk.
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