A high FT3 level might protect bone mineral density among euthyroid type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This research was to investigate the relationship among thyroid function, sensitivity to thyroid hormone indices, and bone mineral density (BMD) in euthyroid individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Methods

A total of 536 euthyroid patients with T2DM were included. The subjects were measured for anthropometric parameters, biochemical indicators, and clinical characteristics. Their bone density was tested by dual-energy X-ray, and then they were classified according to their outcomes.

Results

In comparison to the normal BMD group, the FT3 level was notably reduced in the low BMD groups (P < 0.05). The patients were sequentially assigned to tri-sectional quantiles according to FT3. Compared with tertile 1, patients in tertile 2 had a higher value of

SUBMITTER: Song J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12170988 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature