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Association Between Glycemic Control and Hip Fracture

Troy Puar, Joan Khoo, Li W. Cho, Ying Xu, Yuan T. Chen, A. Chuo, Cheng Boon Poh, Jen M. Ng

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2012 · 84 citations · 22 references

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Abstract

The present study found an association between tight glycemic control (when HbA1c < 7%) and greater risk of hip fracture in individuals being treated for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Greater caution needs to be exercised in treating older patients with diabetes mellitus.

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