Diabetes mellitus and bone metabolism affect mesenchymal tissues and have numerous
epidemiological and pathophysiological associations in common. Diabetes mellitus affects
bone metabolism and increases fracture risk. The pathophysiological mechanims how
type 1 and type 2 diabetes impair bone metabolism and bone strength may differ which
is outlined in this review. Direct metabolic effects in additon to centrally controlled
endocrine loops exert suppressive effects on bone formation and may also stimulate
bone Resorption. Decreased bone formation in combination with increased bone resorption
strongly increases fracture risk.
Key words
bone - fracture risk - energy metabolism - Diabetes<Autoimmunity - osteoporosis