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Question: From San Antonio, Texas, USA:
I am looking for anyone who has or has had thickening tendons. Any information concerning this condition would be appreciated. Diabetes is type 1 and has been diagnosed for 40 years. Person is of middle age.
kingjmse@wans.net
Answer:
Limited Joint Mobility is a glucose related thickening of the connective tissues. It manifests itself in limited ability to extend the fingers and the elbows. I wonder if this isn't what is being described. It clearly is related to glucose control.
DTQ-19990327203028
Original posting 17 Aug 1999
Posted to Complications
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