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The Impact of Glycemic Control on Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity on Diabetic Patients
Sponsor: Assiut University
Summary
The incidence of DM is unclear in RA but most prior data suggest that DM or insulin resistance in RA has risen because of activation of the immune system and/or RA therapy . Besides, RA causes joints to become stiff, swollen, and agonizing. As a result, the patient may not want to exercise or move. One study found that 42% of people with RA are not physically active. the aim of this study is To evaluate the glycemic status among RA patients with Type 2 diabetes and its association with disease activity.
Official title: The Impact of Glycemic Control on Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity in Diabetic Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2024-12-12
Completion Date
2027-06-01
Last Updated
2024-11-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Locations (1)
Assiut university
Asyut, Egypt