Type 2 diabetes mellitus severity correlates with risk of hip fracture in patients with osteoporosis
Journal
The Netherlands journal of medicine
Journal Volume
76
Journal Issue
2
Date Issued
2018-03
Author(s)
Abstract
Osteoporosis is a major public health problem because of its associated fractures and the resulting complications. The objective of this study was to identify the association between the severity of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and the risk of hip fracture in osteoporotic patients.
Subjects
Diabetes complications severity index (DCSI) | Hip fracture | Osteoporosis | Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)
Type
journal article