The relationship between atherosclerosis and bone mineral density in patients with type 2 diabetes depends on vascular calcifications and sex

ConclusionA negative correlation between carotid atherosclerosis and BMD was found in female T2DM patients with vascular calcification, but not in those without calcification. A similar relationship was not observed in male patients with or without calcification. Thus, the relationship between atherosclerosis and bone mineral density in patients with type 2 diabetes depends on vascular calcifications and sex.
Source: Osteoporosis International - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research