Effects of antidiabetic drugs on bone metabolism

Abstract

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus type 2 (DMT2) is increasing exponentially worldwide. DMT2 patients have been found to be at a higher risk for bone fractures than the healthy population. Hence, improving our understanding of the impact of antidiabetic drugs on bone metabolism is crucial.

Keywords

• diabetes mellitus type 2
• bone remodeling markers
• antidiabetic drugs
• pioglitazone