MON-392 Bone Health in Diabetes - Are We Addressing It?

Osteoporosis is a silent disease with decreased bone strength and increased risk of low-trauma fractures. These fractures lead to significant morbidity and mortality and are a major source of medical costs as well as indirect costs from reduced quality of life, disability and death. Calcium and vitamin D (vit D) are important interventions in preventing and treating osteoporosis along with anti-osteoporotic agents. Patients with diabetes...