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. 2011:2011:651867.
doi: 10.4061/2011/651867. Epub 2011 Jun 15.

Osteoporosis in men with diabetes mellitus

Claire Issa  1 , Mira S Zantout, Sami T Azar
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Osteoporosis in men with diabetes mellitus

Claire Issa et al. J Osteoporos. 2011.

Abstract

Osteoporosis is more common in women than in men. The prevalence in men is not defined yet; however it is becoming much more recognized as its prevalence and impact have become explicable. It is estimated that around 1% of bone mineral density is lost in men every year. Studies show that secondary osteoporosis is the major cause thus, making it important to define the disorders associated with male osteoporosis. Diabetes is a risk factor for bone fractures. In male patients with diabetes measures should be undertaken such as encouraging exercise, assuring adequate calcium and vitamin D intake, and treating diabetic complications.

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