Diabetes and Functional Impairment in Osteoarthritis: Investigating Correlations, Associations, and Progression.

Introduction Diabetes and osteoarthritis (OA) are prevalent chronic conditions, often occurring concurrently and complicating patient management. While the individual impact of each condition on functional impairment is well documented, their combined effect remains poorly understood. This study aims to elucidate the relationship between diabetes and OA-related functional impairment.