1. Painful knee osteoarthritis was linked to poorer glycemic control in type 2 diabetes.

2. Moderate knee pain was associated with about 40% lower odds of meeting A1c targets.

3. Osteoarthritis without significant pain was not associated with A1c control.

4. Patients with painful knee osteoarthritis had higher BMI and worse functional status.

5. Chronic pain may hinder diabetes management, though causality cannot be inferred.

Source: Arthritis Care & Research