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ea0022p120 | Bone/Calcium | ECE2010

Estradiol and testosterone levels in diabetic type 2 men with low bone density and osteoporosis

Mascarenhas Mario Rui , Barbosa Ana Paula , Nobre Ema , Goncalves Ana , Simoes Vera , Camolas Jose , Carvalho Maria Raquel , Ferreira Joana , Vieira Joao , Pinto David Santos , Bicho Manuel , do Carmo Isabel

Osteoporosis and diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) have severe health consequences, with high morbidity and mortality risks.Aims: To study the differences of the sex steroid hormones levels and the free androgen index (FAI) in DM2 men with low BMD and osteoporosis and their relationships with BMD.Materials and methods: In 317 men with DM2, the BMD (g/cm2) was evaluated at the lumbar spine (L1-L4), at t...