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What can lead to bone deform for people suffering from diabetes?

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Dr. Swati Avashia answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Multiple factors: This is a great explanation: http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/diabetes/an01072.

Answered 2/1/2012

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Dr. Chaitanya Mamillapalli answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Charcot arthropathy: some patients with uncontrolled diabetes might can develop peripheral neuropathy, which can lead to a condition called Charcot arthropathy. In this condition fractures and dislocation of bones and joints can occur with minimal or no known trauma

Answered 2/5/2019

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What can lead to bone deform for people suffering from diabetes?

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