Diabetes and Hip Fracture Risk in Singapore Chinese Study

What is it about?

The study examined the association between diabetes and hip fracture among a cohort of Chinese in Singapore. The risk of hip fracture was almost double among people with diabetes compared to those without diabetes. The risk increased with the duration of diabetes, and there was no significant difference in risk between men and women. The results are consistent with previous epidemiological evidence from Western populations and suggest that early assessment for osteoporosis and falls prevention should be part of diabetes management. [Some of the content on this page has been created by AI]

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Why is it important?

This research is important because it is one of the first prospective cohort studies to examine the association between diabetes and the risk of hip fracture in an Asian population, and it provides evidence that people with diabetes, like their Western counterparts, experience an increased risk of hip fracture. This study highlights the need for early assessment for osteoporosis and falls prevention to be part of the management of diabetes in Asian populations. Key Takeaways: 1. People with diabetes have almost double the risk of hip fracture compared to those without diabetes, after adjustment for other risk factors. 2. The risk of hip fracture increases with the duration of diabetes, and the risk estimates are similar between men and women, as well as between lean and obese individuals. 3. The study provides evidence that the association between diabetes and the risk of hip fracture in Asians is similar to that in Western populations, and highlights the need for early assessment for osteoporosis and falls prevention to be part of the management of diabetes in Asian populations.