A new study from the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University in China has found that more than one in four people with type 2 diabetes also have osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones, making them more likely to break. This discovery shows that people with diabetes need better care to protect their bone health.
The researchers looked at 21 different studies that included more than 11,600 people with type 2 diabetes. These studies were published up to July 2022. They found that 27.67% of people with diabetes had osteoporosis. That’s about 1 out of every 4 people.
The chance of having osteoporosis went up with age. Among diabetic patients who were 60 or younger, about 19% had osteoporosis. But among those older than 60, nearly 30% had the condition.
Women with diabetes were more likely to have osteoporosis than men. The condition was also more common in people with diabetes who were obese. Around 32% of people with both diabetes and obesity had osteoporosis, compared to about 28% of those with diabetes who were not obese.
Most of the studies used in the research were high quality, with a few being of medium quality. The researchers said that osteoporosis is a serious and common problem among people with type 2 diabetes all over the world. They stressed that more attention needs to be given to this issue.
People with diabetes already face a number of health risks, so taking care of their bone health is very important. If osteoporosis is not treated, it can lead to broken bones, especially in older adults. These fractures can reduce a person’s ability to move and hurt their quality of life.
There are ways to prevent or reduce the risk of osteoporosis. These include eating a healthy diet with enough calcium and vitamin D, doing weight-bearing exercises like walking or lifting light weights, and getting regular bone checks. These steps can help people with diabetes stay stronger and healthier.
The study was led by researcher Xueying Liu and published in the journal BMC Endocrine Disorders. It adds to the growing number of studies that show a strong link between diabetes and poor bone health.
The message is clear: people with diabetes need to take care of their bones, and doctors should include bone health as a regular part of diabetes care. This could help lower the number of fractures and improve life for many patients.
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