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. 2015 Mar;10(2):193-210.
doi: 10.1586/17446651.2015.984687. Epub 2015 Jan 2.

An update on diabetes related skeletal fragility

Naiemh Abdalrahman  1 , Suet Ching Chen  1 , Jessie Ruijun Wang  1 , Syed Faisal Ahmed
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An update on diabetes related skeletal fragility

Naiemh Abdalrahman et al. Expert Rev Endocrinol Metab. 2015 Mar.

Abstract

There are several mechanisms by which diabetes could affect bone mass and strength. These mechanisms include insulin deficiency; hyperglycemia; the accumulation of advanced glycation end products that may influence collagen characteristics; marrow adiposity and bone inflammation. Furthermore, associated diabetic complications and treatment with thaizolidinediones may also increase risk of fracturing. The following article provides its readers with an update on the latest information pertaining to diabetes related bone skeletal fragility. In the authors' opinion, future studies are needed in order to clarify the impact of different aspects of diabetes metabolism, glycemic control, and specific treatments for diabetes on bone. Given that dual energy x-ray absorptiometry is a poor predictor of bone morbidity in this group of patients, there is a need to explore novel approaches for assessing bone quality. It is important that we develop a better understanding of how diabetes affects bone in order to improve our ability to protect bone health and prevent fractures in the growing population of adults with diabetes.

Keywords: diabetes; fractures; glucose; insulin; skeleton.

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