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In postmenopausal female subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus, vertebral fractures are independently associated with cortisol secretion and sensitivity.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Apr 2015
Zhukouskaya Volha V, Eller-Vainicher Cristina, Gaudio Agostino, Cairoli Elisa, Ulivieri Fabio Massimo, Palmieri Serena, Morelli Valentina, Orsi Emanuela, Masserini Benedetta, Barbieri Anna Maria, Polledri Elisa, Fustinoni Silvia, Spada Anna, Fiore Carmelo Erio, Chiodini Iacopo
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CONTEXT: In type 2 diabetes (T2D), the vertebral fracture (VFx) prevalence and cortisol secretion are increased. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of glucocorticoid secretion and sensitivity in T2D-related osteoporosis. DESIGN AND SETTING: This was a case-control study in an outpatient setting. PATIENTS: The patients were ninety-nine well-compensated T2D postmenopausal women (age,...
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