Research Article: Association between serum insulin-like growth factor-1 and bone mineral density in patients with type 2 diabetes
Abstract:
Background: Secondary osteoporosis is associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and there is conflicting evidence regarding the relationship between insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and bone mineral density (BMD) in different populations. The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between serum IGF-1 levels and BMD in patients with T2DM.
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