Incidence and risk factors for osteoporosis in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Thailand
- Published on 02/27/2026
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Sribenjalak Dueanchonnee 1, Looareesuwan Panu 2, Siriyotha Sukanya 2, Sritara Chanika 3, Amnuaywattakorn Sasithorn 3, Ongphiphadhanakul Boonsong 4, Thakkinstian Ammarin 2, Nimitphong Hataikarn 4
1 https://ror.org/03cq4gr50 Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Khon Kaen University Khon Kaen Thailand
2 https://ror.org/01znkr924 Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University Bangkok Thailand
3 https://ror.org/01znkr924 Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University Bangkok Thailand
4 https://ror.org/01znkr924 Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University Bangkok Thailand
Abstract
Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is documented to alter bone structure and increase fracture risk. This study aimed to determine the risk factors and incidence rate of osteoporosis in Thai adults with T2DM.
Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted at Ramathibodi Hospital. People aged 18 or above who were diagnosed with T2DM between January 2010 and December 2019 and started diabetic medication were included. Participants with a history...
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