Decreased Bone Mineral Density at the Femoral Neck and Lumbar Spine in South Indian Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Background: With prevalence of diabetes in India reaching epidemic proportions and increase in the population of geriatric age group and risks of falls, it is important to understand the effect that diabetes has on bone health. Aim: The objective was to assess bone mineral density (BMD) of pati...

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Main Authors: Pratheesh George Mathen, Molly Mary Thabah, Bobby Zachariah, Ashok Kumar Das
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2015-09-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
bmd
Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/6450/14390_CE(Ra1)_F(GH)_PF1(PAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf