What's 'diabetic frozen shoulder'? It has recently generated a lot of discussion among those with diabetes and sparked debates everywhere.

I've been reading through some forums online, and you know what's being talked about right now? That's right - the fascinating link between frozen shoulder and diabetes.

Theories and ideas emerge as people investigate the complex relationship between glucose levels and tight shoulders.

Frozen shoulder, also referred to as adhesive capsulitis, impacts 2–5% of the population at some stage in their lives.

It is characterized by initial shoulder pain followed by gradual loss of motion or "freezing," often leading to persistent joint stiffness and significant disability.

Typically occurring between the ages of 40 and 60, the causes of frozen shoulder remain largely unknown.

While genome-wide association studies offer potential insights into underlying biological mechanisms and therapeutic targets, none have been conducted for frozen shoulder thus far.

Diabetes Mellitus (DM), which can be caused by abnormalities in insulin secretion, action, or both, is a hallmark of DM, a chronic metabolic disease.

Diabetes stands out as the strongest recognized risk factor for frozen shoulder, with individuals having a substantially higher lifetime risk.

However, whether diabetes directly causes frozen shoulder remains uncertain, as other factors such as age, obesity, and Dupuytren’s disease may contribute to the association. 

Individuals who have diabetes have a higher chance of getting adhesive capsulitis, also referred to as frozen shoulder.

Our connective tissue is primarily composed of collagen, a protein that can be impacted by uncontrolled blood sugar levels.

In addition, frozen shoulder is a painful musculoskeletal disorder that causes stiffness and limited movement due to fibrosis and inflammation of the glenohumeral joint capsule.

On the other hand, it is important to emphasize that there is a reciprocal association between frozen shoulder and problems related to diabetes and glycemic management.

Possible Pathophysiological Mechanisms

Diabetic frozen shoulder may be brought on by the following cause...

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