Osteoporosis in Men with Diabetes Mellitus
Joint Authors
Issa, Claire
Azar, Sami T.
Zantout, Mira S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-06-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Osteoporosis is more common in women than in men.
The prevalence in men is not defined yet; however it is becoming much more recognized as its prevalence and impact have become explicable.
It is estimated that around 1% of bone mineral density is lost in men every year.
Studies show that secondary osteoporosis is the major cause thus, making it important to define the disorders associated with male osteoporosis.
Diabetes is a risk factor for bone fractures.
In male patients with diabetes measures should be undertaken such as encouraging exercise, assuring adequate calcium and vitamin D intake, and treating diabetic complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Issa, Claire& Zantout, Mira S.& Azar, Sami T.. 2011. Osteoporosis in Men with Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Osteoporosis،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Issa, Claire…[et al.]. Osteoporosis in Men with Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Osteoporosis No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Issa, Claire& Zantout, Mira S.& Azar, Sami T.. Osteoporosis in Men with Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Osteoporosis. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-488363