Biochemical Markers of Bone Fragility in Patients With Diabetes

Christian Meier, Richard Eastell, Dominique D. Pierroz, Nancy E. Lane, Nasser Al-Daghri, Atsushi Suzuki, Nicola Napoli, Ambrish Mithal, Marlene Chakhtoura, Ghada El Hajj Fuleihan, Serge Ferrari

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Abstract

Context: The risk of fragility fractures is increased in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Numerous biochemical markers reflecting bone and/or glucose metabolism have been evaluated in this context. Objective: This review summarizes current data on biochemical markers in relation to bone fragility and fracture risk in diabetes. Methods: A group of experts from the International Osteoporosis Foundation and European Calcified Tissue Society reviewed the literature focusing on biochemical markers, diabetes, diabetes treatments, and bone in adults. Results: Although bone resorption and bone formation markers are low and poorly predictive of fracture risk in diabetes, osteoporosis drugs seem to change bone turnover markers (BTMs) in diabetics similarly to nondiabetics, with similar reductions in fracture risk. Several other biochemical markers related to bone and glucose metabolism have been correlated with bone mineral density and/or fracture risk in diabetes, including osteocyte-related markers such as sclerostin, glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and advanced glycation end products, inflammatory markers, and adipokines, as well as insulin-like growth factor-1 and calciotropic hormones. Conclusion: Several biochemical markers and hormonal levels related to bone and/or glucose metabolism have been associated with skeletal parameters in diabetes. Currently, only HbA1c levels seem to provide a reliable estimate of fracture risk, while BTMs could be used to monitor the effects of antiosteoporosis therapy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e923-e936
JournalJournal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
Volume108
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-10-2023
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Biochemistry
  • Endocrinology
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Biochemistry, medical

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