Diabetes Drug Avandia Could Promote Osteoporosis
Diabetics seem to have more bone fractures than non-diabetics, and one recent study may have found the reason why:
New research raises the possibility that long-term treatment with rosiglitazone, as Avandia is also called, could lead to osteoporosis. The diabetes drug is used to improve response to insulin.
While bones seem solid, they constantly are being broken down and rebuilt by the body. Researchers found that in mice, the drug increased the activity of the cells that degrade bones. (source)
How can you improve your bone health? Eat a diet with enough calcium or take a calcium supplement, and engage in regular weight-bearing exercise to strengthen your bones. Your personal physician can give you some specific advice for your body’s needs.
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