People with diabetes are up to four times more likely to break a bone in their hip or one of their limbs, a review study has found!

[sandybrown]

Please read this article:

'Patients are encouraged to ask their doctors what to do about that risk, and doctors should assess the risk and consider treatment to reduce that risk.'

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The animation is an excellent explanation on type 2.

[ramana42 Volunteer]

Very true.Combined with old age,the chances of fractures are really alarming. I am using a walking stick to improve my balance.A pelvic fracture at an advanced age and long standing diabetic condition will be like a very painful end of the game.