Diabetes and Endocrinology

People with diabetes, particularly type 1 diabetes, often have poor bone quality and a high risk of fractures. Those with long-standing disease and poor blood glucose control, and who take insulin have the major fracture risk. The onset of type 1 diabetes typically occurs at the younger age when bone mass is still increasing. It is possible that people with type 1 diabetes achieve lower peak bone mass, the highest strength and density that bones reach. People basically reach their peak bone mass in their 20s. Low peak bone mass can increase one’s risk of developing osteoporosis later in their life.

Some of the complications of diabetes, such as nerve damage, muscle weakness, episodes of low blood sugar, and vision problems can increase the risk of fractures.