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Published in: Acta Diabetologica 4/2018

01-04-2018 | Review Article

Insulin resistance and bone: a biological partnership

Authors: Caterina Conte, Solomon Epstein, Nicola Napoli

Published in: Acta Diabetologica | Issue 4/2018

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Abstract

Despite a clear association between type 2 diabetes (T2D) and fracture risk, the pathogenesis of bone fragility in T2D has not been clearly elucidated. Insulin resistance is the primary defect in T2D. Insulin signalling regulates both bone formation and bone resorption, but whether insulin resistance can affect bone has not been established. On the other hand, evidence exists that bone might play a role in the regulation of glucose metabolism. This article reviews the available experimental and clinical evidence on the interplay between bone and insulin resistance. Interestingly, a bilateral relationship between bone and insulin resistance seems to exist that unites them in a biological partnership.
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Metadata
Title
Insulin resistance and bone: a biological partnership
Authors
Caterina Conte
Solomon Epstein
Nicola Napoli
Publication date
01-04-2018
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Acta Diabetologica / Issue 4/2018
Print ISSN: 0940-5429
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5233
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00592-018-1101-7

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