Risk Factors for Incident Fracture in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: The Framingham Heart Study.

Alyssa B DufourDouglas P KielSetareh A WilliamsRichard J WeissElizabeth J Samelson

Published in: Diabetes care (2021)

Prior falls, fractures, low grip strength, and elevated HbA1c are risk factors for fractures in older adults with type 2 diabetes. Evaluation of these factors may improve opportunities for early intervention and reduce fractures in this high-risk group.

Keyphrases

physical activity
randomized controlled trial
cardiovascular disease
heart failure
type diabetes
atrial fibrillation
community dwelling