Arthritis Unnecessarily Stops Many US Diabetics Taking Needed Exercise

About half of US adults with diabetes also have arthritis, which appears to be a barrier, in addition to lack of time and being too busy with other things, because they are not sure what exercise is appropriate and they are concerned about aggravating joint pain and causing further damage. The researchers suggest health care providers pay special attention to arthritis-related barriers among diabetics who are not physically active.

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Filed under: Arthritis on May 15th, 2008