Link between vitamin B12, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and bone mineral density in elderly patients

Conclusion The prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency was higher in the control group than the diabetic group who did not receive oral B12 supplementation. Low serum vitamin B12 is commonly overlooked in the elderly, with or without diabetes. The presence of diabetes mellitus did not affect BMD in the elderly. Furthermore, there is no significant relationship between serum vitamin B12 levels and BMD among diabetics.
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research