Effect of Gender, Season, and Vitamin D Status on Bone Biochemical Markers in Saudi Diabetes Patients
Biochemical bone turnover markers (BTMs) provide important information on the diagnosis, therapy and monitoring of metabolic bone diseases. They are evident before measurable changes in bone mineral density (BMD) take place. A total of 35 adult Saudi patients (23 males; 12 females) with type 2 diabe...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2012-07-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/17/7/8408 |