Chijioke Iremeka Medical experts have said they are worried about a troubling connection between type 2 diabetes and a heightened risk of fractures in older women. The healthcare professionals said that this link highlights a significant health challenge for an aging population affected by diabetes. They noted that Type 2 diabetes, which involves insulin resistance and high blood sugar levels, is known to cause a range of complications, stating that its impact on bone health is particularly alarming.
Studies have shown that women with type 2 diabetes are more likely to suffer from reduced bone mineral density, making their bones more susceptible to fractures. A breakthrough study published in the Journal of American Medical Association on Tuesday to determine whether poorer skeletal characteristics or worse physical function explain the increased fracture risk in T2D, revealed that poor physical function is the main reason for the increased fracture risk in T2D women. The study titled, ‘Type 2 Diabetes and Fracture Risk in -Older Women’ and carried out by Michail Zoulakis and his team indicated that T2D was associated with increased fracture risk due to impaired physical function.
The researchers noted that a total of 6382 women from the greater Gothenburg area aged 75 to 80 years were invited using information from the Swedish National Registry to participate in SUPERB, a prospective population-based study. According to the 2021 report of the International Diabetes Feder.