10 Causes of Gout
Cause #5: Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders where there is a prolonged duration of high blood sugar levels. Symptoms of diabetes include increased thirst, frequent urination, and increased hunger. It can lead to various complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, and even death. It has also been associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers, stroke, damage to the eyes, and gout.
While experts are still unsure on how diabetes and gout are related, it is believed to be due to the role of inflammation. Individuals with type 2 diabetes have also been observed to have higher levels of uric acid in their blood potentially due to the presence of extra fat. The presence of more insulin in type 2 diabetes also makes it harder for the kidneys to excrete uric acid, increasing the risk of gout.
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