Association of combined healthy lifestyle factors with incident osteoporosis in patients with and without type 2
Adopting a healthy lifestyle significantly lowers osteoporosis risk in type 2 diabetes patients. Even with diabetes, healthy habits can protect bone health and reduce fracture risk.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Gerontology
- Public Health
Background:
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is linked to increased osteoporosis (OP) risk.
- The protective effect of healthy lifestyle factors on OP in T2DM requires further study.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if a combination of healthy lifestyle factors can mitigate OP risk in individuals with T2DM.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal analysis of 237,725 middle-aged and older adults.
- A lifestyle score (0-7) was derived from seven factors: smoking, alcohol, physical activity, diet, sleep, sedentary behavior, and sun exposure.
Main Results:
- T2DM patients had a higher OP risk.
- Higher lifestyle scores correlated with lower OP incidence in both diabetic and non-diabetic individuals.
- A healthy lifestyle (6-7 score) was associated with significantly reduced OP risk in T2DM patients.
Conclusions:
- Adherence to multiple healthy lifestyle factors substantially reduces OP risk in individuals with T2DM.
- Lifestyle interventions may be crucial for preventing osteoporosis in diabetic populations.
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