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An Observational Study of Post-hip Fracture Outcomes in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

  • By

  • Keity M. Okazaki

  • Lipi A. Marion

  • Sherri-Ann M. Burnett-Bowie

  • Sara J. Cromer

  • Janinne Ortega-Montiel

  • Caroline F. Byrne

  • Elisabetta Patorno

  • Julie M. Paik

  • Elaine W. Yu

  • June 15, 2026

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    Over half of US adults aged ≥ 65 years have osteoporosis, with hip fractures linked to significant morbidity and mortality.

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    Type 2 diabetes increases the risk of hip fractures and is associated with worse post-fracture outcomes in elderly patients.

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    The study analyzed Medicare claims data from 2014 to 2020, focusing on elderly patients with type 2 diabetes who sustained hip fractures.

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    Outcomes assessed included post-hip fracture mortality, recurrent fractures, and quality-of-care metrics such as DXA testing.

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    Racial and ethnic differences in post-fracture outcomes and care were investigated, highlighting disparities in treatment and mortality.

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An Observational Study of Post-hip Fracture Outcomes in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

  • by Keity M. Okazaki, Lipi A. Marion, Sherri-Ann M. Burnett-Bowie, Sara J. Cromer, Janinne Ortega-Montiel, Caroline F. Byrne, Elisabetta Patorno, Julie M. Paik, Elaine W. Yu

  • June 15, 2026

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