Contradictory results of bone mineral density values and bone turnover markers in post-menopausal diabetic women: A literature review

Abstract

Osteoporosis and diabetes are considered major health challenges for postmenopausal women. Postmenopausal diabetic patients are at higher risk of fracture than postmenopausal women without diabetes. This review included studies that reported results on bone mineral density (BMD) and bone turnover in postmenopausal women with diabetes. Existing studies show conflicting results regarding bone turnovers and BMD in postmenopausal women with diabetes. A number of methods are recommended simultaneously to assess bone health in postmenopausal women with diabetes, including bone turnover assessment, bone mineral densitometry, and other available tests.

Keywords

• bone turnover marker
• diabetes
• menopause
• osteoporosis