Poor glycemic control enhances the disease activity in the RA patients with undiagnosed diabetes—a cross-sectional clinical study
Abstract Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disorder, characterized by systemic inflammation and swollen joints, establishes itself as a critical threat. A pro-inflammatory cytokine TNF-α is a well-known driver of RA pathogenesis and at the same time predisposes to insulin resistanc...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-12-01
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Series: | Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43166-021-00097-8 |