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Will eating sugar inflame arthritic joints?
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Unlikely BUT.: Sugar by itself is not inflammatory - but if you eat too much, you get overweight and this causes or worsens osteoarthritis in the lower extremities. People with diabetes can have certain types of musculoskeletal problems - classically called diabetic chieroarthropathy where there is tightening in the soft tissues, leading to tightness in the fingers, shoulders and other areas.
Answered 9/28/2016
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