The Role of Muscular Fitness on Bone Mineral Content and Areal Bone Mineral Density in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes

By
Jacinto Muñoz-Pardeza
Luis Gracia-Marco
José Francisco López-Gil
Ignacio Hormazábal-Aguayo
Nidia Huerta-Uribe
Andres Marmol-Perez
Yasmin Ezzatvar
Mikel Izquierdo
Antonio García-Hermoso
June 5, 2025
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The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

Objective:

To investigate the association between muscular fitness and bone health in youth with type 1 diabetes.

Key Findings:

Higher handgrip strength positively associated with TBLH-BMC and TBLH-aBMD.
Resistance training (RM) showed similar positive associations with bone health.
Muscle power also correlated positively with TBLH-BMC and TBLH-aBMD.

Interpretation:

In pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes, increased muscular fitness may enhance bone health, suggesting it could be a complementary therapeutic strategy.

Limitations:

Study limited to a specific cohort in Navarra, Spain, which may affect generalizability.
Exclusion of participants with certain comorbidities may limit understanding of broader impacts.

Conclusion:

Enhancing muscular fitness in youth with type 1 diabetes could be beneficial for preserving or improving bone health.

The Role of Muscular Fitness on Bone Mineral Content and Areal Bone Mineral Density in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes

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The Role of Muscular Fitness on Bone Mineral Content and Areal Bone Mineral Density in Youth With Type 1 Diabetes

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