Gout and Diabetes Risks
Having gout in the past may increase the risk of developing diabetes. And vice versa, having a history of diabetes may increase the risk of having gout. In diabetic people, excessive fat cells around the midsection would make it more difficult for the kidneys to get rid of uric acid from the bloodstream. This causes the substance to build up and leads to gout. Also, the risk of having gout may be a bit higher when you take a medication called GLP-1 receptor agonist for treating diabetes. [4]
