Bar graph showing the prevalence of osteoporosis is 3.5% in people with diabetes and 4.9% in those with normal glucose levels.

FIGURE 32.2Percent With Osteoporosis Among Adults Age ≥50 Years, by Diabetes Status, U.S., 2005–2008

Osteoporosis is based on femoral neck BMD T-score −2.5 or less. Diabetes is based on self-report, A1c ≥6.5%, or FPG ≥126 mg/dL. Prediabetes is based on A1c 5.7%–6.4% or FPG 100–125 mg/dL. Normal glucose is defined as A1c <5.7% and FPG <100 mg/dL. Error bars represent 95% confidence intervals. Conversions for A1c and glucose values are provided in Diabetes in America Appendix 1 Conversions. A1c, glycosylated hemoglobin; BMD, bone mineral density; FPG, fasting plasma glucose.

SOURCE: National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys 2005–2008

From: CHAPTER 32, Bone and Joint Complications in Diabetes

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