Diabetes mellitus and bone health: epidemiology, etiology and implications for fracture risk stratification
Abstract Skeletal fractures can result when there are co-morbid conditions that negatively impact bone strength. Fractures represent an important source of morbidity and mortality, especially in older populations. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that has reached worldwide epidemic proporti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-04-01
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| Series: | Clinical Diabetes and Endocrinology |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40842-018-0060-9 |