An Overlooked Connection: How Diabetes Can Contribute to Knee Pain and What to Do About It
September 3, 2025 | Medscape

Knee pain is a common but often overlooked symptom in individuals with diabetes. AACE President Scott D. Isaacs, MD, FACP, FACE, explains that while many patients and clinicians focus on classic complications such as neuropathy or numbness in the feet, diabetes can also affect the joints, including the knees. He recommends routinely screening for musculoskeletal symptoms during diabetes appointments. By taking a complications-centric approach that includes early recognition, patient education, lifestyle modification, and multidisciplinary care, we can better support patients in addressing knee pain related to diabetes. Learn more by reading the full article on Medscape.

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