People with diabetes have a higher risk for developing tendon pain. This pain, also known as tendinopathy, can prevent physical activity. “Based on an analysis of past studies, researchers found that people with Type 2 diabetes are more than three times as likely as those without the disease to have tendon pain… And people with diagnosed tendinopathy have 30 percent higher odds of having diabetes…Having injured tendons may make it difficult to stick with exercise programs, which are essential for management of diabetes.” In light of this, researchers still recommend exercising regularly and suggest starting an exercise routine gradually to minimize the onset of tendon pain or slow its progression.