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

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

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  • 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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    Type 1 diabetes in youth increases the risk of poor bone health due to glycemic dysregulation and requires regular monitoring.

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    The study involved 83 youths with type 1 diabetes, assessing muscular fitness and bone health over two years using DXA scans.

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    Higher muscular fitness, including handgrip strength and muscle power, was positively associated with improved bone mineral density and content.

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    Muscular fitness may serve as a complementary strategy to enhance bone health in pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes.

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    The findings highlight the importance of integrating muscle-strengthening activities into the care of youths 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

  • 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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