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Li W, Wang W, Zhang M, Chen Q, Li S. Associations of marrow fat fraction with MR imaging based trabecular bone microarchitecture in first-time diagnosed type 1 diabetes mellitus. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1287591. [PMID: 38774224 PMCID: PMC11106440 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1287591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024] Open
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Purpose To determine whether there are alterations in marrow fat content in individuals first-time diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and to explore the associations between marrow fat fraction and MRI-based findings in trabecular bone microarchitecture. Method A case-control study was conducted, involving adults with first-time diagnosed T1DM (n=35) and age- and sex-matched healthy adults (n=46). Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and 3 Tesla-MRI of the proximal tibia were performed to assess trabecular microarchitecture and vertebral marrow fat fraction. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to test the associations of marrow fat fraction with trabecular microarchitecture and bone density while adjusting for potential confounding factors. Results In individuals first-time diagnosed with T1DM, the marrow fat fraction was significantly higher (p < 0.001) compared to healthy controls. T1DM patients also exhibited higher trabecular separation [median (IQR): 2.19 (1.70, 2.68) vs 1.81 (1.62, 2.10), p < 0.001], lower trabecular volume [0.45 (0.30, 0.56) vs 0.53 (0.38, 0.60), p = 0.013], and lower trabecular number [0.37 (0.26, 0.44) vs 0.41 (0.32, 0.47), p = 0.020] compared to controls. However, bone density was similar between the two groups (p = 0.815). In individuals with T1DM, there was an inverse association between marrow fat fraction and trabecular volume (r = -0.69, p < 0.001) as well as trabecular number (r = -0.55, p < 0.001), and a positive association with trabecular separation (r = 0.75, p < 0.001). Marrow fat fraction was independently associated with total trabecular volume (standardized β = -0.21), trabecular number (β = -0.12), and trabecular separation (β = 0.57) of the proximal tibia after adjusting for various factors including age, gender, body mass index, physical activity, smoking status, alcohol consumption, blood glucose, plasma glycated hemoglobin, lipid profile, and bone turnover biomarkers. Conclusions Individuals first-time diagnosed with T1DM experience expansion of marrow adiposity, and elevated marrow fat content is associated with MRI-based trabecular microstructure.
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- Wei Li
- Department of Radiology, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Emerzian SR, Johannesdottir F, Yu EW, Bouxsein ML. Use of noninvasive imaging to identify causes of skeletal fragility in adults with diabetes: a review. JBMR Plus 2024; 8:ziae003. [PMID: 38505529 PMCID: PMC10945731 DOI: 10.1093/jbmrpl/ziae003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Diabetes, a disease marked by consistent high blood glucose levels, is associated with various complications such as neuropathy, nephropathy, retinopathy, and cardiovascular disease. Notably, skeletal fragility has emerged as a significant complication in both type 1 (T1D) and type 2 (T2D) diabetic patients. This review examines noninvasive imaging studies that evaluate skeletal outcomes in adults with T1D and T2D, emphasizing distinct skeletal phenotypes linked with each condition and pinpointing gaps in understanding bone health in diabetes. Although traditional DXA-BMD does not fully capture the increased fracture risk in diabetes, recent techniques such as quantitative computed tomography, peripheral quantitative computed tomography, high-resolution quantitative computed tomography, and MRI provide insights into 3D bone density, microstructure, and strength. Notably, existing studies present heterogeneous results possibly due to variations in design, outcome measures, and potential misclassification between T1D and T2D. Thus, the true nature of diabetic skeletal fragility is yet to be fully understood. As T1D and T2D are diverse conditions with heterogeneous subtypes, future research should delve deeper into skeletal fragility by diabetic phenotypes and focus on longitudinal studies in larger, diverse cohorts to elucidate the complex influence of T1D and T2D on bone health and fracture outcomes.
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- Shannon R Emerzian
- Center for Advanced Orthopedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, United States
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- Center for Advanced Orthopedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Endocrine Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, United States
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- Center for Advanced Orthopedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, United States
- Department of Medicine, Endocrine Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, United States
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Bhattacharya S, Nagendra L, Chandran M, Kapoor N, Patil P, Dutta D, Kalra S. Trabecular bone score in adults with type 1 diabetes: a meta-analysis. Osteoporos Int 2024; 35:105-115. [PMID: 37819402 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-023-06935-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is associated with a disproportionately high fracture rate despite a minimal decrease in bone mineral density. Though trabecular bone score (TBS), an indirect measure of bone architecture, is lower in adults with T1DM, the modest difference is unlikely to account for the large excess risk and calls for further exploration. INTRODUCTION Fracture rates in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) are disproportionately high compared to the modestly low bone mineral density (BMD). Distortion of bone microarchitecture compromises bone quality in T1DM and is indirectly measured by trabecular bone score (TBS). TBS could potentially be used as a screening tool for skeletal assessment; however, there are inconsistencies in the studies evaluating TBS in T1DM. We performed this meta-analysis to address this knowledge gap. METHODS An electronic literature search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science resources (all-year time span) to identify studies relating to TBS in T1DM. Cross-sectional and retrospective studies in adults with T1DM were included. TBS and BMD data were extracted for pooled analysis. Fracture risk could not be analyzed as there were insufficient studies reporting it. RESULT Data from six studies were included (T1DM: n = 378 and controls: n = 286). Pooled analysis showed a significantly lower TBS [standardized mean difference (SMD) = - 0.37, 95% CI - 0.52 to - 0.21; p < 0.00001] in T1DM compared to controls. There was no difference in the lumbar spine BMD (6 studies, SMD - 0.06, 95% CI - 0.22 to 0.09; p = 0.43) and total hip BMD (6 studies, SMD - 0.17, 95% CI - 0.35 to 0.01; p = 0.06) in the case and control groups. CONCLUSIONS Adults with T1DM have a lower TBS but similar total hip and lumbar spine BMD compared to controls. The risk attributable to the significant but limited difference in TBS falls short of explaining the large excess propensity to fragility fracture in adults with T1DM. Further studies on clarification of the mechanism and whether TBS is suited to screen for fracture risk in adults with T1DM are necessary.
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- Department of Endocrinology, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
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- Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Unit, Department of Endocrinology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- DUKE NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
- B Non-Communicable Disease Unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Central Research Laboratory, K.S Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), NITTE (Deemed to Be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Centre for Endocrinology, Arthritis, and Rheumatism (CEDAR), Superspeciality Healthcare, Dwarka, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, Haryana, India
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Pan R, Zhang Y, Zhao Y. Trabecular bone score in type 1 diabetes: a meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:794. [PMID: 37875949 PMCID: PMC10594696 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04289-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Bone fragility is a recognized complication of type 1 diabetes (T1D). Thus, lower trabecular bone score (TBS) measurements in T1D patients can be predicted. However, the results of current studies on TBS in patients with T1D are inconsistent. In this context, the present study aimed to test the hypothesis that T1D is associated with lower TBS through a meta-analysis. METHODS An electronic search of the literature was conducted using PubMed, Embase and Web of science databases to identify studies related to TBS and T1D, supplemented by an additional manual check of the reference list of relevant original and review articles. All data was analyzed using a random effects model. Results were compared using standardized mean differences (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). P ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Review Manager 5.4 software and Stata 17.0 software were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS Seven cross-sectional studies involving 848 participants were included. TBS was lower in T1D patients than in healthy controls on random effects analysis, with no heterogeneity (SMD = - 0.39, 95% CI [- 0.53, - 0.24], P < 0.001; I2 = 0%). In addition, by subgroup analysis, T1D patients were strongly associated with reduced TBS in different regions and age groups, and the results were independent of covariate adjustment. CONCLUSION This study showed that TBS was lower in patients with T1D than in healthy individuals with normal blood glucose levels, suggesting that TBS may be a useful measure to assess fracture risk in T1D.
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- Runzhou Pan
- Department of Endocrinology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Cangzhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, Hebei Province, China.
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Cao X, He L, Sun R, Chen S. Gender-specific associations between abdominal adipose mass and bone mineral density in the middle-aged US population. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:715. [PMID: 37684622 PMCID: PMC10485967 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06844-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The relationship between abdominal adipose tissue and osteoporosis is poorly understood. The purpose of this study was to examine the associations of abdominal adipose tissue with bone mineral density (BMD) among a nationally representative sample of US middle-aged adults. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study included 1498 participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013-2014 and 2017-2018. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry was used to measure BMD at the lumbar spine and femoral neck, as well as to assess abdominal adipose mass by categorizing total adipose tissue (TAT) into visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT). Linear regression was used to assess the relationship between abdominal adipose tissue and BMD, and logistic regression and generalized additive model were used to assess the associations of abdominal adipose tissue with the development of low BMD. RESULTS In our study, men accounted for 51.3%, and the mean age and body mass index for men and women were 49.3 and 49.6 years, and 23.9 and 28.3 kg/m2, respectively. In the univariate model, we found that abdominal adipose mass was positively associated with BMD at femoral neck and spine in both genders. In the multivariate model, among men, a negative correlation was observed between TAT and SAT and BMD at the femoral neck. Additionally, higher masses of TAT, SAT, and VAT were found to significantly increase the risk of low BMD at both the femoral neck and lumbar spine. In contrast, there was no significant association between abdominal adipose mass and BMD in middle-aged women, regardless of menopausal status. CONCLUSIONS Our finding suggested that abdominal adipose tissue, regardless of its location (SAT or VAT), may have a negative impact on BMD in middle-aged men independently of body weight, but this relationship was not observed in women. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and investigate potential mechanisms underlying these associations.
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- Xueqin Cao
- Department of Endocrinology, The Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Chongwen Road No. 9, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Chongwen Road No. 9, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Chongwen Road No. 9, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Chongwen Road No. 9, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China.
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Gomes MM, da Silva MMR, de Araújo IM, de Paula FJA. Bone, fat, and muscle interactions in health and disease. ARCHIVES OF ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM 2022; 66:611-620. [PMID: 36382750 PMCID: PMC10118823 DOI: 10.20945/2359-3997000000550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Energy metabolism is a point of integration among the various organs and tissues of the human body, not only in terms of consumption of energy substrates but also because it concentrates a wide interconnected network controlled by endocrine factors. Thus, not only do tissues consume substrates, but they also participate in modulating energy metabolism. Soft mesenchymal tissues, in particular, play a key role in this process. The recognition that high energy consumption is involved in bone remodeling has been accompanied by evidence showing that osteoblasts and osteocytes produce factors that influence, for example, insulin sensitivity and appetite. Additionally, there are significant interactions between muscle, adipose, and bone tissues to control mutual tissue trophism. Not by chance, trophic and functional changes in these tissues go hand in hand from the beginning of an individual's development until aging. Likewise, metabolic and nutritional diseases deeply affect the musculoskeletal system and adipose tissue. The present narrative review highlights the importance of the interaction of the mesenchymal tissues for bone development and maintenance and the impact on bone from diseases marked by functional and trophic disorders of adipose and muscle tissues.
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- Mayra Macena Gomes
- Departamento de Medicina Interna, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Medicina Interna, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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Shu JB, Kim TY. Bone marrow adiposity in diabetes and clinical interventions. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes 2022; 29:303-309. [PMID: 35776685 DOI: 10.1097/med.0000000000000741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This study aims to review bone marrow adipose tissue (BMAT) changes in people with diabetes, contributing factors, and interventions. RECENT FINDINGS In type 1 diabetes (T1D), BMAT levels are similar to healthy controls, although few studies have been performed. In type 2 diabetes (T2D), both BMAT content and composition appear altered, and recent bone histomorphometry data suggests increased BMAT is both through adipocyte hyperplasia and hypertrophy. Position emission tomography scanning suggests BMAT is a major source of basal glucose uptake. BMAT is responsive to metabolic interventions. SUMMARY BMAT is a unique fat depot that is influenced by metabolic factors and proposed to negatively affect the skeleton. BMAT alterations are more consistently seen in T2D compared to T1D. Interventions such as thiazolidinedione treatment may increase BMAT, whereas metformin treatment, weight loss, and exercise may decrease BMAT. Further understanding of the role of BMAT will provide insight into the pathogenesis of diabetic bone disease and could lead to targeted preventive and therapeutic strategies.
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- Jessica B Shu
- University of California, San Francisco and the San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco, California, USA
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Lins CF, Salmon CEG, de Souza LA, Moraes RDS, Silva-Pinto AC, Matos MA, Nogueira-Barbosa MH. Six-point DIXON and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Techniques in Quantifying Bone Marrow Fat in Sickle Cell Disease. Acad Radiol 2022; 29:e73-e81. [PMID: 34257024 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2021.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES To compare bone marrow fat quantification using magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) and six-point DIXON (6PD) techniques in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) and healthy subjects. MATERIALS AND METHODS Prospective study, with 43 SCD patients (24 homozygous [SS], 19 double heterozygous [SC), and 41 healthy subjects paired by age, weight and sex with SCD patients. All participants underwent magnetic resonance imaging with 6PD and single voxel MRS in the L3 vertebral body. Pearson's correlation, ROC curve, and bland-altman analysis were performed, p-values ≤0.05 were considered statistically significant for all tests. RESULTS Significant linear correlation was found between fat fraction (FF) by 6PD and Total Lipids (TL) (r = 0.932; p < 0.001) and Saturated Lipids (SL) (r = 0.934; p < 0.001), in all subjects. Strong correlations were also identified considering subjects of the SS/SC subgroups. Despite high correlations, no significant difference was observed only between FF and SL in the SS subgroup (Bland-Altman analysis), indicating excellent agreement between the fat estimations in this specific situation. Significant differences were observed in all variables (FF, TL, SL) comparing the SCD and healthy subjects. The ROC curve between SCD and healthy subjects showed the following areas under the curve: FF(0.924) > TL(0.883) > SL(0.892). CONCLUSIONS The comparison between fat quantification by the 6PD with MRS demonstrated an excellent correlation in SCD patients, especially in the SS subgroup, which usually has a higher degree of hemolysis. The diagnostic performance of 6PD and MRS is similar, with advantages of shorter imaging processing time and larger studied area with the 6PD.
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- Carolina Freitas Lins
- Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health Salvador, Bahia, Brasil; Clínica Delfin Medicina Diagnóstica, Salvador, Bahia, Brasil; Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, USP Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brasil; Ribeirão Preto Medical School Musculoskeletal Imaging Research Laboratory, São Paulo, Brasil.
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- Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo (FFCLRP-USP). São Paulo, Brasil
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- Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, USP Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, USP Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brasil; Ribeirão Preto Medical School Musculoskeletal Imaging Research Laboratory, São Paulo, Brasil; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Missouri Health Care, Columbia, Missouri
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Coll JC, Garceau É, Leslie WD, Genest M, Michou L, Weisnagel SJ, Mac-Way F, Albert C, Morin SN, Rabasa-Lhoret R, Gagnon C. Prevalence of Vertebral Fractures in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: DenSiFy Study (Diabetes Spine Fractures). J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2022; 107:e1860-e1870. [PMID: 35090169 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgac031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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CONTEXT Vertebral fracture (VF) prevalence up to 24% has been reported among young people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). If this high prevalence is confirmed, individuals with T1D could benefit from preventative VF screening. OBJECTIVE We compared the prevalence of VFs between adults with T1D and nondiabetic controls. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 127 adults with T1D, and 65 controls with a similar age, sex, and BMI distribution, from outpatient clinics of 2 tertiary care centers. Vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) was used for prevalent VFs. The modified algorithm-based qualitative (mABQ) method was applied. Bone mineral density (BMD) and trabecular bone score (TBS) were assessed by DXA. Serum bone turnover markers and sclerostin were measured in a subgroup of participants. RESULTS Participants with T1D (70 women, 57 men) had a mean age of 42.8 ± 14.8 years, median diabetes duration of 25.8 (15.8-34.4) years, mean BMI of 26.6 ± 5.4 kg/m2 and mean HbA1c over the past 3 years of 7.5 ± 0.9%. Controls (35 women, 30 men) had mean age of 42.2 ± 15.9 years and mean BMI of 26.1 ± 5.1 kg/m2. VF prevalence was comparable between groups (2.4% vs 3.1%, P = 0.99). TBS, BMD at the total hip and femoral neck, and bone formation and resorption markers were lower while sclerostin levels were similar in participants with T1D vs controls. CONCLUSION Our VFA results using the mABQ method do not confirm increased prevalence of VFs in men and women with relatively well-controlled T1D.
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- Centre de recherche, CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Centre de recherche, CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche, CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche, CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche, CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche, CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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Alencar MAVSD, Araújo IMD, Parreiras-E-Silva LT, Nogueira-Barbosa MH, Salgado W, Elias J, Salmon CEG, Paula FJAD. Hashtag bone: detrimental effects on bone contrast with metabolic benefits one and five years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Braz J Med Biol Res 2021; 54:e11499. [PMID: 34878062 PMCID: PMC8647898 DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x2021e11499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Bone loss is a potential adverse consequence of rapid and sustained weight loss after bariatric surgery. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the bone mass, body fat distribution, and metabolic parameters in women submitted to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). The study included the following three groups: one group of lean women (control [C] group) and two groups of obese women, one evaluated one year (B1) and the other five years (B5) after RYGB. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and magnetic resonance imaging were used to determine bone mineral density (BMD; lumbar spine, total hip, and femoral neck) and abdominal fat content (subcutaneous [SAT] and visceral [VAT] adipose tissues, and intrahepatic lipids [IHL]). The BMD/body mass index ratio was lower in the B5 compared with the C group at all sites. Serum C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (CTX) levels were higher in the B1 and B5 groups compared with the C group. Individuals submitted to RYGB showed greater SAT but similar VAT and IHL values compared with those in the C group. However, the B5 group had higher mean parathyroid hormone levels compared with the other two groups. Individuals submitted to RYGB presented increased levels of CTX and low BMD for body weight than those in the C group, suggesting that bone catabolism is a persistent alteration associated with RYGB. In conclusion, the long-lasting metabolic benefits obtained with RYGB in obesity are counterbalanced by a persistent catabolic effect of the procedure on bone and mineral metabolism.
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- M A V S D Alencar
- Departamento de Medicina Interna, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Medicina Interna, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Medicina Interna, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Imagens Médicas, Hematologia e Oncologia Clínica, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Cirurgia e Anatomia, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Imagens Médicas, Hematologia e Oncologia Clínica, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Física, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Medicina Interna, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil
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Research examining bone marrow adipose tissue (BMAT) has rapidly expanded during the last two decades, leading to advances in knowledge on the role of BMAT in the pathogenesis of bone loss and endocrine disorders. Clinical imaging has played a crucial role for the in vivo assessment of BMAT, allowing non-invasive quantification and evaluation of BMAT composition. In the present work, we review different imaging methods for assessing properties of BMAT. Our aim is to review conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), water-fat imaging, and single-voxel proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS), as well as computed tomography (CT)-based techniques, including single energy and dual energy CT. We will also discuss the clinical applications of these methods in type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity and anorexia nervosa.
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- Mohamed Jarraya
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Wagh A, Ekbote V, Khadilkar V, Khadilkar A. Trabecular Bone Score has Poor Association With pQCT Derived Trabecular Bone Density in Indian Children With Type 1 Diabetes and Healthy Controls. J Clin Densitom 2021; 24:268-274. [PMID: 33358221 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocd.2020.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND In children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), low trabecular volumetric bone mineral density (Trab vBMD) has been reported. However, studies using the trabecular bone score (TBS) are scarce. The objective of our study was to assess areal bone mineral density at the lumbar spine (LS aBMD), the TBS and Trab vBMD in children with type 1 diabetes in comparison with healthy controls and to assess the relationship of Trab vBMD with TBS. METHODS A total of 205 children were assessed for their LS bone mineral content (BMC) and LS aBMD by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and Trab vBMD at distal radius by peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT). Machine generated Z-scores for both LS aBMD and Trab vBMD were used. The retrospective DXA LS scans in children with T1DM (n=137, age 13.1 ± 3.2 years) and controls (n = 68, age 13.0 ± 2.7 years) were analysed with a research trial version of TBS iNsight software (Medimaps Group). The established TBS cut-offs were used to categorize TBS. RESULTS The mean LS BMC, LS aBMD, TBS and Trab vBMDs were lower in children with T1DM. TBS was positively correlated with LS aBMD but not with Trab vBMD in both groups. Distribution of T1DM and control children was similar in the TBS categories. Over a fourth of the T1DM children with low Trab vBMD (below -2 Z score) had normal TBS, while, in children with LS aBMD Z-score > -2 from both groups, >50% had degraded or partially degraded TBS. Degraded TBS was seen in half the control children although none of them had low Trab vBMD. CONCLUSION We found poor correlation between TBS and Trab vBMD in paediatric diabetic and healthy population. Our results also suggest establishing paediatric TBS cut offs in improving the classification of children having degraded trabecular bone.
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- Aditi Wagh
- Growth and Pediatric Endocrine Department, Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Growth and Pediatric Endocrine Department, Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Growth and Pediatric Endocrine Department, Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute, Pune, Maharashtra, India; School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Growth and Pediatric Endocrine Department, Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute, Pune, Maharashtra, India; School of Health Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
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Zhang L, Ruan X, Ju R, Qin S, Wang B, Dou Z, Xu X, Mueck AO. Lumbar bone mineral density measured by quantitative computed tomography (QCT): association with abdominal adipose tissue in different menopausal periods of Chinese women. Gynecol Endocrinol 2021; 37:264-268. [PMID: 33084429 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2020.1836147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the correlation between abdominal adipose tissue and lumbar bone mineral density (BMD) in different menopausal periods of Chinese women. METHODS 230 women were included in this cross-sectional study. Subjects were divided into a perimenopausal and postmenopausal group. Lumbar BMD was measured by QCT to assess total adipose tissue (TAT), visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT). The concomitant variables age, body mass index (BMI), and endocrine hormones were also considered. Multiple linear regression was used to assess the relationship between abdominal adipose tissue and BMD. RESULTS In the perimenopausal group, Spearman correlation analysis showed that there was no significant association among TAT, SAT, VAT, and BMD (all p > .05). In the postmenopausal group, BMD was negatively correlated with TAT, SAT, and VAT. In both groups, after adjustment for age and BMI, multiple linear regression analysis showed that VAT was negatively correlated with BMD (p < .05). In contrast, there was no significant correlation with TAT, SAT, and BMD. CONCLUSIONS High VAT volume is associated with low lumbar BMD in both perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. TAT and SAT have no significant correlation with lumbar trabecular BMD.
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- Luping Zhang
- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Women's Health, Research Centre for Women's Health and University Women's Hospital of Tuebingen, University of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Women's Health, Research Centre for Women's Health and University Women's Hospital of Tuebingen, University of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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Sherk VD, Vigers T, Pyle L, Snell-Bergeon JK, Nadeau KJ, Rickels MR, Miller KM, Greenbaum CJ, Shah VN. Acute Hyperinsulinemia Alters Bone Turnover in Women and Men With Type 1 Diabetes. JBMR Plus 2020; 4:e10389. [PMID: 32995692 PMCID: PMC7507374 DOI: 10.1002/jbm4.10389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Revised: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Type 1 diabetes (T1D) increases fracture risk across the lifespan. The low bone turnover associated with T1D is thought to be related to glycemic control, but it is unclear whether peripheral hyperinsulinemia due to dependence on exogenous insulin has an independent effect on suppressing bone turnover. The purpose of this study was to test the bone turnover marker (BTM) response to acute hyperinsulinemia. Fifty‐eight adults aged 18 to 65 years with T1D over 2 years were enrolled at seven T1D Exchange Clinic Network sites. Participants had T1D diagnosis between age 6 months to 45 years. Participants were stratified based on their residual endogenous insulin secretion measured as peak C‐peptide response to a mixed meal tolerance test. BTMs (CTX, P1NP, sclerostin [SCL], osteonectin [ON], alkaline phosphatase [ALP], osteocalcin [OCN], osteoprotegerin [OPG], osteopontin [OPN], and IGF‐1) were assessed before and at the end of a 2‐hour hyperinsulinemic‐euglycemic clamp (HEC). Baseline ON (r = −0.30, p = .022) and OCN (r = −0.41, p = .002) were negatively correlated with age at T1D diagnosis, but baseline BTMs were not associated with HbA1c. During the HEC, P1NP decreased significantly (−14.5 ± 44.3%; p = .020) from baseline. OCN, ON, and IGF‐1 all significantly increased (16.0 ± 13.1%, 29.7 ± 31.7%, 34.1 ± 71.2%, respectively; all p < .001) during the clamp. The increase in SCL was not significant (7.3 ± 32.9%, p = .098), but the decrease in CTX (−12.4 ± 48.9, p = .058) neared significance. ALP and OPG were not changed from baseline (p = .23 and p = .77, respectively). Baseline ON and SCL were higher in men, but OPG was higher in women (all p ≤ .029). SCL was the only BTM that changed differently in women than men. There were no differences in baseline BTMs or change in BTMs between C‐peptide groups. Exogenous hyperinsulinemia acutely alters bone turnover, suggesting a need to determine whether strategies to promote healthy remodeling may protect bone quality in T1D. © 2020 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research © 2020 The Authors. JBMR Plus published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
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- Vanessa D Sherk
- Department of OrthopedicsSchool of Medicine University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora CO USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Informatics Colorado School of Public Health University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora CO USA.,Department of Pediatrics, Section of EndocrinologySchool of Medicine University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora CO USA.,Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora CO USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Informatics Colorado School of Public Health University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora CO USA.,Department of Pediatrics, Section of EndocrinologySchool of Medicine University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora CO USA.,Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora CO USA
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- Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora CO USA
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- Children's Hospital Colorado University of Colorado School of Medicine Aurora CO USA
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- Institute for Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Philadelphia PA USA
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- Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora CO USA
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Thangavelu T, Silverman E, Akhter MP, Lyden E, Recker RR, Graeff-Armas LA. Trabecular bone score and transilial bone trabecular histomorphometry in type 1 diabetes and healthy controls. Bone 2020; 137:115451. [PMID: 32450341 PMCID: PMC7354208 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2020.115451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Patients with type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) have an increased risk of fracture. Little is known about the microarchitecture of trabecular bone in T1DM, which may account for some of the increased risk. We report here a secondary analysis comparing Trabecular Bone Score (TBS) derived from DXA to 2-D histomorphometric and 3-D micro-computerized tomography (CT) variables obtained from iliac biopsies in 83 subjects (29 T1DM and 54 controls). The transilial bone biopsy specimens were fixed, embedded and scanned using a desktop micro-CT at 16 μm resolution. They were then sectioned and quantitative histomorphometry was performed. TBS of the anterior/posterior (AP) spine was obtained by re-analysis of AP lumbar spine DXA images. Overall, there were no differences in TBS, histomorphometry or micro-CT measurements between T1DM and controls. There was a significant association between TBS and 2-D BV/TV using multivariable linear regression after adjusting for group, age and gender. For every 1 unit increase in 2-D BV/TV, TBS increases by 0.0036 units after adjusting for group, gender and age. In conclusion, T1DM does not result in abnormal TBS, histomorphometric or micro-CT variables in young T1DM patients in the absence of diabetic complications. TBS is a good surrogate measure for trabecular microarchitecture.
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- Thiyagarajan Thangavelu
- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, University of Nebraska Medical Center, United States of America
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- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, University of Nebraska Medical Center, United States of America
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- Osteoporosis Research Center, Creighton University, United States of America
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- Department of Biostatistics, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, United States of America
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- Osteoporosis Research Center, Creighton University, United States of America
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- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, University of Nebraska Medical Center, United States of America.
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Sherk VD, Schauer I, Shah VN. Update on the Acute Effects of Glucose, Insulin, and Incretins on Bone Turnover In Vivo. Curr Osteoporos Rep 2020; 18:371-377. [PMID: 32504189 PMCID: PMC8118128 DOI: 10.1007/s11914-020-00598-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To provide an update on the acute effects of glucose, insulin, and incretins on markers of bone turnover in those with and without diabetes. RECENT FINDINGS Bone resorption is suppressed acutely in response to glucose and insulin challenges in both healthy subjects and patients with diabetes. The suppression is stronger with oral glucose compared with intravenous delivery. Stronger responses with oral glucose may be related to incretin effects on insulin secretion or from a direct effect on bone turnover. Glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2) infusion acutely suppresses bone resorption without much effect on bone formation. The bone turnover response to a metabolic challenge may be attenuated in type 2 diabetes, but this is an understudied area. A knowledge gap exists regarding bone turnover responses to a metabolic challenge in type 1 diabetes. The gut-pancreas-bone link is potentially an endocrine axis. This linkage is disrupted in diabetes, but the mechanism and progression of this disruption are not understood.
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- Vanessa D Sherk
- Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA
- Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA
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The skeleton harbors an array of lineage cells that have an essential role in whole body homeostasis. Adipocytes start the colonization of marrow space early in postnatal life, expanding progressively and influencing other components of the bone marrow through paracrine signaling. In this unique, closed, and hypoxic environment close to the endosteal surface and adjacent to the microvascular space the marrow adipocyte can store or provide energy, secrete adipokines, and target neighboring bone cells. Adipocyte progenitors can also migrate from the bone marrow to populate white adipose tissue, a process that accelerates during weight gain. The marrow adipocyte also has an endocrine role in whole body homeostasis through its varied secretome that targets distant adipose depots, skeletal muscle, and the nervous system. Further insights into the biology of this unique and versatile cell will undoubtedly lead to novel therapeutic approaches to metabolic and age-related disorders such as osteoporosis and diabetes mellitus.
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- Francisco J A de Paula
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 14049-900, Brazil;
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Maine Medical Center Research Institute, Scarborough, Maine 04074, USA;
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Costantini S, Conte C. Bone health in diabetes and prediabetes. World J Diabetes 2019; 10:421-445. [PMID: 31523379 PMCID: PMC6715571 DOI: 10.4239/wjd.v10.i8.421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2019] [Revised: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 07/20/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Bone fragility has been recognized as a complication of diabetes, both type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D), whereas the relationship between prediabetes and fracture risk is less clear. Fractures can deeply impact a diabetic patient's quality of life. However, the mechanisms underlying bone fragility in diabetes are complex and have not been fully elucidated. Patients with T1D generally exhibit low bone mineral density (BMD), although the relatively small reduction in BMD does not entirely explain the increase in fracture risk. On the contrary, patients with T2D or prediabetes have normal or even higher BMD as compared with healthy subjects. These observations suggest that factors other than bone mass may influence fracture risk. Some of these factors have been identified, including disease duration, poor glycemic control, presence of diabetes complications, and certain antidiabetic drugs. Nevertheless, currently available tools for the prediction of risk inadequately capture diabetic patients at increased risk of fracture. Aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of bone health and the mechanisms responsible for increased susceptibility to fracture across the spectrum of glycemic status, spanning from insulin resistance to overt forms of diabetes. The management of bone fragility in diabetic patient is also discussed.
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- Silvia Costantini
- Department of Immunology, Transplantation and Infectious Diseases, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan 20123, Italy
- Epatocentro Ticino, Lugano 6900, Switzerland
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- Department of Immunology, Transplantation and Infectious Diseases, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan 20123, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Internal Medicine and Transplantation, Milan 20123, Italy
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