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Link Between Fasting Plasma Glucagon Levels and Osteopenia/Osteoporosis in Chinese Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes

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  • Lei Zhang

  • Pu Zhang

  • Ruifeng Shi

  • March 11, 2026

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    Fasting plasma glucagon levels are elevated in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) compared to healthy individuals.

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    Osteoporosis prevalence among T2DM patients in mainland China can reach up to 35.6%, indicating significant skeletal fragility.

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    The study aims to explore the relationship between fasting glucagon levels and the risk of osteopenia/osteoporosis in T2DM patients.

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    Patients with T2DM experience compromised bone quality and quantity due to factors like chronic inflammation and oxidative stress.

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    The study utilizes retrospective clinical data to assess the association between glucagon levels and bone mineral density in T2DM.

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Link Between Fasting Plasma Glucagon Levels and Osteopenia/Osteoporosis in Chinese Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes

  • by Lei Zhang, Pu Zhang, Ruifeng Shi

  • March 11, 2026

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