Awareness of limited joint mobility in type 2 diabetes in general practice in the Netherlands: an online questionnaire survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Next to the well-known micro- and macrovascular complications, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremities referred to as limited joint mobility (LJM), e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and adhesive capsulitis. Unrecognized and untreated LJM can lead to poor quality of life and non-compliance to diabetes treatment which aggravates LJM. Despite its reported higher prevalence in international prevalence studies, examination of the upper extremities is still no part of the regular diabetes mellitus (DM) check-ups. The primary aim of this study was therefore to evaluate the awareness of Dutch GPs and nurse practitioners concerning LJM. Secondary aims were to evaluate the current management of a patient with LJM, and t

SUBMITTER: Alabdali LAS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6615429 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature