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Body composition-derived principal components partially explain sex and age effects on bone mineral density in type 2 diabetes mellitus

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  • Dihe Cheng

  • Yan Chen

  • Yan Cai

  • Jiaxin Wang

  • Shuangzhu Yang

  • Junwen Mao

  • Yanjun Wang

  • June 3, 2026

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    This study investigates the impact of body composition on bone mineral density (BMD) in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

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    A total of 424 adults with T2DM were assessed, revealing significant sex-related differences in BMD and body composition components.

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    Principal component analysis identified a 'muscle-metabolic' component associated with higher BMD and a 'fat-obesity' component linked to hip BMD in middle-aged women.

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    The muscle-metabolic component accounted for a significant percentage of the effects of sex and age on BMD, highlighting its importance in skeletal health.

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    A validated nomogram was developed to aid in the cross-sectional identification of osteoporosis status in the T2DM population.

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Body composition-derived principal components partially explain sex and age effects on bone mineral density in type 2 diabetes mellitus

  • by Dihe Cheng, Yan Chen, Yan Cai, Jiaxin Wang, Shuangzhu Yang, Junwen Mao, Yanjun Wang

  • June 3, 2026

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