"My bone density is normal, but I fractured a bone" — this happens more often than you might expect in people with diabetes. There is a reason for it.
People with type 2 diabetes often have normal or even slightly high bone density readings, yet their fracture risk is higher than average. The explanation lies in bone quality — something a standard bone density scan cannot measure.
This article explains the surprising relationship between diabetes and bone fragility, and what you can do to protect yourself.