Association between muscle mass, bone mineral density and osteoporosis in type 2 diabetes
Source : https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jdi.13642
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with an increased incidence of osteoporosis and sarcopenia. However, the relationship between osteoporosis and sarcopenia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus remains to be unclear. Appendicular skeletal muscle was adjusted by height (appendicular skeletal muscle mass [ASM]/height 2) as a marker of sarcopenia.
-
Anonymous UserSeptember 10, 2021Screening / Dexa scan should be considered in age appropriate patients as Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus are generally more prone to fracture than the general population