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Patients with Prediabetes May Be Predisposed to Arthritis

Lara C. Pullen, PhD  |  January 2, 2019

Unfortunately, the new research suggests approximately one-third of adults with arthritis report no leisure-time physical activity. The authors conclude by suggesting healthcare providers refer patients to the National Diabetes Prevention Program for evidence-based suggestions that may reduce arthritis-specific barriers to physical activity.


Lara C. Pullen, PhD, is a medical writer based in the Chicago area.

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  1. Barbour KE, Helmick CG, Boring M, et al. Vital signs: Prevalence of doctor-diagnosed arthritis and arthritis-attributable activity limitation—United States, 2013–2015. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2017 Mar 10;66(9):246–253.
  2. Sandoval-Rosario M, Nayeri BM, Rascon A, et al. Prevalence of arthritis among adults with prediabetes and arthritis-specific barriers to important interventions for prediabetes—United States, 2009–2016. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2018 Nov 9;67(44):1238–1241.

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