Diabetes and shoulder disorders

Musculoskeletal disease is one of the most common complications in patients with diabetes, and yet is receives relatively little attention. The severity and the risks of musculoskeletal complications might not be well recognized as cardiovascular complications; however, the associated ailments certainly inflict both physical and psychological harm on people with diabetes. Among the various musculoskeletal diseases, shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints. In general, it is characterized by pain and limited range of motion of one or both shoulders. Shoulder pain not only causes decreased quality of life, but also leads to disability in daily activities, and might interfere directly or indirectly with control of metabolic processes.