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Diabetes and bone health: the relationship between diabetes and osteoporosis‐associated fractures
Author(s) -
Kurra Salila,
Siris Ethel
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
diabetes/metabolism research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.307
H-Index - 110
eISSN - 1520-7560
pISSN - 1520-7552
DOI - 10.1002/dmrr.1197
Subject(s) - diabetes mellitus , osteoporosis , medicine , bone health , disease , intensive care medicine , gerontology , endocrinology , bone mineral
It is well established that osteoporosis and diabetes are prevalent diseases with significant associated morbidity and mortality. The relationship between diabetes and bone disease is less well defined but recent data seem to suggest that diabetes and the complications associated with it can be detrimental to bone health. Furthermore, it appears that thiazolidinediones, medications used in the treatment of diabetes, can also cause bone loss and increase the risk of fracture. This article will review the relationship between diabetes and bone health. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.