Diabetics With Arthritis Less Active

Arthritis may keep many diabetics from getting exercise, a study finds. Exercise helps to control blood sugar. In a U.S. government survey, about half of diabetics said they also had arthritis. They were less likely to exercise than other diabetics. People over 65 had the highest rate of both diseases. The study was done by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Associated Press wrote about it May 9.