Trabecular bone score in type 1 diabetes: a meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies
Runzhou Pan,
Yan Zhang,
Yongcai Zhao
Abstract: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 PubM… Show more
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