Study Reveals Why Type 2 Diabetes Increases Risk of Fractures

New insights have been gained from research conducted in Sweden into the reasons why people who have type 2 diabetes are at a greater risk of fractures. People used to think that denser bones might guard against fractures. But this study shows that the real issue could be that reduced physical ability in older women is the real issue.

Dr. Yoshua Quinones, an internist with the Medical Offices of Manhttan who was not involved in the study, mentions the importance of improving your physical condition and mobility to prevent these fractures. Read the article.