Comparison of osteoporosis in US adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus

ConclusionsAlthough our results show an increased likelihood of osteoporosis among those with type 1 diabetes, future studies including a larger sample from a community population are needed. It may benefit diabetics, especially those with type 1, to initiate osteoporosis screening methods including evaluation of fracture risk, bone quality, and BMD measurements at multiple sites earlier than recommended.
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research