Publications by authors named "Laura M Cooke"
Article Synopsis
- Older adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are at higher risk for hip fractures, but bone density and structure in this population have not been thoroughly studied.
- This study analyzed 3D CT scans of the hip from 101 T1D patients and 181 non-diabetic controls, revealing T1D patients often have lower bone mass but only significant differences in those diagnosed before age 15, as well as those with nephropathy and neuropathy.
- The findings suggest that early diagnosis of T1D, as well as kidney and nerve complications, may lead to poorer bone health, contributing to the increased hip fracture risks for these individuals.
For decades researchers reported that pre-menopausal women who engage in extensive endurance exercise and have menstrual dysfunction can develop low bone mineral density (BMD) or osteoporosis. More recently, low energy availability has been recognized as the initiating factor for low BMD in these women. Furthermore, the relationship between low energy availability and poor skeletal health is not exclusive to women engaging in endurance exercise.
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