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ArticleOsteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA2026

Profiling bone status indices reveals evidence of a low-turnover bone phenotype in type 2 diabetes: findings from the DiaFALL cohort.

Nicklas H Rasmussen, Annika Vestergaard Kvist, Asger Ahlmann Bech, Simon Lykkeboe, Jakob Starup-Linde, Aase Handberg, Joop P van den Bergh, Peter Vestergaard

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Nicklas H RasmussenSteno Diabetes Center North Denmark, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark. nicklas.rasmussen@rn.dk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3880-3058
Annika Vestergaard KvistSteno Diabetes Center North Denmark, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark.
Asger Ahlmann BechSteno Diabetes Center North Denmark, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark.
Simon LykkeboeDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark.
Jakob Starup-LindeDepartment of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
Aase HandbergDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark.
Joop P van den BerghSchool for Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism (NUTRIM), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Peter VestergaardSteno Diabetes Center North Denmark, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark.

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Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy NNF22SA0079901
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Abstract

People with type 2 diabetes have increased fracture risk despite preserved bone density. In this matched cross-sectional study, suppressed Bone Status Indices and exploratory sex-related hormonal associations were observed in T2D, indicating altered bone remodeling that is not captured by aBMD alone. These findings support the need for fracture risk assessment approaches that incorporate biochemical markers and potential sex-related differences. INTRODUCTION/

aimPeople with type 2 diabetes (T2D) experience increased fracture risk despite preserved or higher areal bone mineral density (aBMD). We evaluated Bone Status Indices (BSIs) and their relationships with aBMD in T2D, with exploratory evaluation of sex-related hormonal influences.

methodsIn this matched cross-sectional study from the DiaFALL cohort, 105 adults with T2D were compared 1:1 with age- and sex-matched controls. aBMD was assessed at lumbar spine, femoral neck, arms, and legs using DXA. BSIs included intact PINP (i-PINP), β-CTX-I, osteocalcin (OCN), sclerostin, TRACP5b, IGF-1, OPN, PTH, and vitamin-D metabolites. Group differences and associations with aBMD were evaluated using multivariable regression and Spearman correlations, with exploratory sex-stratified analyses.

resultsFemoral-neck aBMD was higher in people with T2D (men: + 0.070 g/cm

conclusionT2D was characterized by higher aBMD together with broadly suppressed BSIs, consistent with a low-turnover skeletal phenotype not captured by DXA alone. Osteocalcin og sclerostin appeared most informative. These findings support longitudinal studies to determine whether BSIs can enhance identification of skeletal fragility in T2D.

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Bone DensityBone RemodelingDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Absorptiometry, PhotonAgedBiomarkersCase-Control StudiesCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFemur NeckHumansLumbar VertebraeMaleMiddle AgedPhenotypeRisk AssessmentBiomarkersABMDbone status indicesDXA scantype 2 diabetes

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PMCPMC13083425

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