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ArticleJournal of diabetes and metabolic disorders2024

Glycemic status and bone health: investigating the impact of glycosylated hemoglobin on bone density in South Indian adults.

Rohini Bhadra, Sumithra Selvam, Sucharita Sambashivaiah

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Article in Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Rohini BhadraDivision of Clinical Physiology, Department of Physiology, St. John's Medical College & St John's Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka India.
Sumithra SelvamDivision of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Population Health, St John's Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka India.
Sucharita SambashivaiahDepartment of Physiology, St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka India.

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Abstract

Objective: To investigate the relationship between glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and bone mineral density (BMD) in individuals with varying glycemic statuses, including diabetes, prediabetes, and controls. Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted in Bengaluru, India, included 336 participants aged 20 to 60. Blood samples were taken to assess fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, and lipid profile. Participants were divided into tertiles based on HbA1c levels: low(HbA1c ≤ 5.5%), moderate(HbA1c > 5.5-6.0%), and high(HbA1c ≥ 6.1%).Dual energy-X-ray absorptiometry(DXA) measured hip, spine, and total BMD as indicators of bone health. Results: Intermediate and high HbA1c tertiles had a significantly higher hip and total BMD compared to low HbA1c tertiles ( Conclusion: Elevated HbA1c might be associated with higher hip and overall BMD as observed through DXA. Nonetheless, this doesn't necessarily imply better bone health; further evaluation is advised to prevent fractures. Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40200-024-01473-9.

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Bone lossBone qualityFractureGlycemic controlOsteoporosis

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PMCPMC11599694

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