Knee Osteoarthritis Pain Linked to Glycemic Control
January 7, 2026
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3 min
8 Key Takeaways
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Study focused on adults aged 45+ with type 2 diabetes and knee osteoarthritis.
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Participants with symptomatic OA had 40% lower odds of meeting glycemic targets.
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Average pain severity threshold was set at 20/100.
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A total of 351 participants were analyzed within the study's timeframe.
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The study did not establish causal relationships due to cross-sectional design.
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Adjustments were made for age, gender, education level, and BMI.
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Limitations included lack of income data and physical activity measurements.
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Study funded by Physician Services Incorporated Foundation.
A recent cross-sectional study in Canada found that adults aged 45 years and older with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA) experienced significantly lower odds of achieving glycemic control, with only 43.9% meeting the A1c target of 7.0% or less. Among participants with a pain severity score of at least 20 out of 100, they were about 40% less likely to meet glycemic targets compared to those without knee OA. The research highlights the impact of pain severity on diabetes management, emphasizing the complexity of comorbidities in this population.
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