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01-06-2009 | Original Article

Poor glycemic control is associated with low BMD detected in premenopausal women with type 1 diabetes

Authors: K. K. Danielson, M. E. Elliott, T. LeCaire, N. Binkley, M. Palta

Published in: Osteoporosis International | Issue 6/2009

Abstract

Summary

The etiology of bone fragility in individuals with type 1 diabetes is unknown. This study demonstrated that bone turnover favors resorption and that poor glycemic control is associated with low bone mineral density (BMD) and low bone turnover, in premenopausal women with type 1 diabetes. The results could inform future interventions.

Introduction

Low BMD and fracture may be complications of type 1 diabetes. We sought to determine the roles of bone turnover and glycemic control in the etiology of low BMD.

Methods

Premenopausal women from the Wisconsin Diabetes Registry Study and matched controls were compared (n = 75 pairs). Heel and forearm BMD were measured, and hip and spine BMD were measured in a subset. Markers of bone formation (osteocalcin) and resorption (NTx), and glycemic control (HbA1c) were determined.

Results

Age ranged from 18 to 50 years with a mean of 28, and 97% were Non-Hispanic white. Among women with diabetes, mean disease duration was 16 years and current HbA1c was 8%. Compared to controls, women with diabetes had a high prevalence of previous fracture (37% vs. 24%) and low BMD for age (heel or forearm: 49% vs. 31%), low heel and forearm BMD, and low osteocalcin levels. Levels of NTx were similar, suggesting uncoupled turnover favoring resorption. Poor glycemic control was associated with low BMD at all bone sites except the spine, and with low osteocalcin and NTx levels.

Conclusions

Optimal glycemic control may prevent low BMD and altered bone turnover in type 1 diabetes, and decrease fracture risk.

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Title: Poor glycemic control is associated with low BMD detected in premenopausal women with type 1 diabetes
Authors: K. K. Danielson
M. E. Elliott
T. LeCaire
N. Binkley
M. Palta
Publication date: 01-06-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Osteoporosis International / Issue 6/2009
Print ISSN: 0937-941X
Electronic ISSN: 1433-2965
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-008-0763-3

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Poor glycemic control is associated with low BMD detected in premenopausal women with type 1 diabetes

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Summary

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Methods

Results

Conclusions

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