Risk factors for fractures in type 2 diabetic with chronic kidney disease stage: the saints and the sinners

Gomes, Ana; Mendes, Filipa; Fragoso, André; Santos, Nélio; Rato, Fátima; Faísca, Marília; Neves, Pedro Leão

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Since the population in the developed world is aging, the burden offragility fractures is aconstantly increasing problem. Despite the fact that potent bone-specific pharmaceutical agents have become available, the problem of how to identify patients with high fracture risk yet remains an enigma. Some studies mention the role of a normal mineral metabolism is critical for skeletal development and preservation of bone integrity. The aim of this study isto investigate the association of mineralmetabolism with hip fractures in type 2 diabetic with chronic kidney disease (CKD).