Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease 3rd Edition by Karen Lee,Jeff Ankney,Bruce Colbert

Exercise 23

You may remember Maria, who is an insulin-dependent diabetic. Recently, on the advice of her doctor, she began an exercise program. She started slowly, walking for 20 minutes per day. After a month of walking she decided to take an aerobics class. Two weeks into the class, one of her knees became painful and stiff. Her doctor explained to her that, as a diabetic, she is at a risk for tendinosis.
Why might diabetics be at higher risk for tendinosis
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