Brazilian guidelines for the management of osteoporosis in diabetes mellitus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Complications of diabetes mellitus are classically divided into microangiopathic and macroangiopathic categories, encompassing disorders affecting the retina, kidneys, nerves, and cardiovascular system. However, the complications associated with diabetes are broader, causing impaired immunity and increased susceptibility to cancer. Recently, diabetes, irrespective of type, has been recognized as a risk factor for fractures, which can impair quality of life and reduce life expectancy. This paper presents the joint stance of the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism and the Brazilian Diabetes Society on the management of osteoporosis in diabetes.

Methods

The guidelines were developed based on selected topics to be addressed, including fracture risk in di

SUBMITTER: de Paula FJA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12849498 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature