Long-term exposure to a diabetic environment leads to changes in bone metabolism and
impaired bone micro-architecture through a variety of mechanisms on molecular and …

Bone is a complex tissue of which the principal function is to resist mechanical forces and
fractures. Bone strength depends not only on the quantity of bone tissue but also on the …

Context: Some but not all studies have shown higher rates of fracture in individuals with type
2 diabetes. Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the risk of fracture in …

Secondary causes of bone loss are not often considered in patients who are diagnosed as
having osteoporosis. In some studies, 20% to 30% of postmenopausal women and more …

Both diabetes and fractures affect a large proportion of older adults. Recent cohort studies
indicate that diabetes itself is associated with increased risk of fracture of the hip, proximal …

Histological and molecular analysis of fracture healing in normal and diabetic animals
showed significantly enhanced removal of cartilage in diabetic animals. Increased cartilage …

The role of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a promoter of bone healing remains controversial.
The hypothesis investigated was that PRP improves bone healing of a critical-size …

Diabetes is a common disease affecting majority of populations worldwide. Since 1980,
there has been an increase in the number of people diagnosed as prediabetic and diabetic …

People with diabetes have increased risk of fracture disproportionate to BMD, suggesting
reduced material strength (quality). We quantified the skeletal effects of type 1 diabetes in …

Because of ongoing global ageing, there is a rapid worldwide increase in incidence of
osteoporotic fractures and the resultant morbidity and mortality associated with these …