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Baseline serum metabolites predict fractures in individuals who were Black and had type 2 diabetes

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  • Carolyn Chlebek

  • Valerie Bussberg

  • Niven R. Narain

  • Michael A. Kiebish

  • Yu-Hua Tseng

  • Clifford J. Rosen

  • Matthew D. Lynes

  • June 2, 2026

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    Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2D) increases fracture risk, particularly in Black individuals who have unique metabolic profiles.

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    The study analyzed 465 metabolites in serum from 571 Black participants with T2D to identify predictors of fracture risk.

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    One significant metabolite, 7,8-dihydrofolate, was found at higher levels in participants who later fractured.

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    Several metabolites related to the tricarboxylic acid cycle were reduced in participants who later experienced fractures.

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    The findings suggest altered systemic metabolism may play a role in fracture risk among Black individuals with T2D.

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Baseline serum metabolites predict fractures in individuals who were Black and had type 2 diabetes

  • by Carolyn Chlebek, Valerie Bussberg, Niven R. Narain, Michael A. Kiebish, Yu-Hua Tseng, Clifford J. Rosen, Matthew D. Lynes

  • June 2, 2026

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