Bone Health

News about bone health and diabetes, including osteoporosis, and drugs and treatments for bone health. Research, studies, trials, treatments and more.

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4 Medications Best at Co-Managing Type 2 Diabetes and Osteoporosis

According to a researchers, the most effective treatment options for treating type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis together include 4 specific medications.
Diabetes shifts the oral microbiome

Diabetes Shift Oral Microbiome, Fosters Periodontitis, Bone Loss Around Teeth

A new study led by University of Pennsylvania researchers has found that the oral microbiome is affected by diabetes, causing a shift to increase...
Diabetes and Fragile Bones

Causes of Diabetes Induced Bone Fragility Include Certain Drugs

Expert IOF review explains why people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of bone fragility, including the effect...
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Using DXA to Predict Fracture Risk in Diabetics

A systematic review looks at which DXA-based measurements can be used to help identify diabetic patients at increased risk of fracture, which is one...
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Affect of Health Plan Deductibles on Diabetes, Chronic Illnesses

Newly released details from a study published in JAMA finds that even low deductible plans can mean high out-of-pocket costs for people living with...