The Study of Bone Density in Type 2 Diabetic Patients and Comparison with Non-Diabetic Patients Referred to Two Hospitals in Tehran , Iran
Mohsen Soroush , Mohsen Abbaszadeh and Soosan SorooshDepartment of Internal Medicine, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract: At present, the prevalence of diabetes type 1 and 2 has been increasing; on the other hand, osteoporosis is the most common metabolic bone disease in the world. The dominant view is the increased risk of osteoporosis caused by diabetes type 1. At present, scientists are seeking answers to questions about the relationship between diabetes type 2 and osteoporosis. The aim of this study is to assess the relationship between these two diseases together. If yes, researches should be done as integrated to cure the disease. This study is a case-control one. Our study population was postmenopausal women referred to densitometry sector in Imam Reza and Milad Hospitals.
Keywords: Diabetes; Osteoporosis; Bone densitometry Back to TOC