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Lower bone quality seen in premenopausal diabetics. (Type 1 Diabetes).

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| August 15, 2002 | Tucker, Miriam E. | COPYRIGHT 2002 International Medical News Group. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

SAN FRANCISCO -- Bone quality appears to be significantly diminished in premenopausal women with type 1 diabetes, Dr. Elsa Strotmeyer reported in a poster presentation at the annual scientific sessions of the American Diabetes Association.

The results may indicate a greater need for prevention of postmenopausal bone loss in women who have type 1 diabetes, said Dr. Strotmeyer of the University of Pittsburgh.

Heel quantitative ultrasound scans were conducted in 74 premenopausal women aged 35-55 years with type 1 diabetes and in 229 controls, according to Dr. Strotmeyer.

The women are participating in the 5-year prospective ProHealth study, designed to validate earlier preliminary data suggesting that menopause occurs at a significantly younger age in women with type 1 diabetes.

Cases were slightly younger than controls (42 vs. 44 years). Their average ...

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