Diabetic hand syndrome
Also known as Limited Joint Mobility, this health issue is caused by stiffness in the small joints of the hands due to the thickening of the skin on the hands. This thickening can spread to the shoulders, feet, and ankles as well. While the root cause isn’t clear, it is commonly seen in long-term diabetics.
Charcot's joint
Nerve damage is a common side effect of diabetes. Sometimes, when the nerves in a joint or joints get damaged, it leads to a condition known as Charcot's joint. It usually affects the feet.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis affects hundreds of millions of people the world over—most of them above 40, the age when diabetes is most likely to strike. Type 2 diabetics are at a higher risk of osteoarthritis, though this is more a result of obesity than due to diabetes itself. Osteoarthritis is caused by the breakdown of the cartilage of a joint. It can happen to just about any joint in the body.
Frozen shoulder
This is a common problem that many diabetics suffer from. It can affect one or both shoulders. High blood sugar weakens the surrounding muscles and leaves the shoulder joint vulnerable.
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (D.I.S.H)
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (aka, DISH or Forestier disease, is caused by the hardening of tendons and ligaments. It is most commonly seen in the spine. Some studies suggest that DISH may be caused due to insulin problems, or insulin-like growth factors that promote new bone growth.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is characterized by weak bones that are prone to breaking easily. It is more commonly seen in people who have Type 1 diabetes, but Type 2 diabetics are also at risk, given that high blood sugar is often triggered by unhealthy diets and lack of physical activity.
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