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World J Diabetes. Jun 15, 2021; 12(6): 706-729
Published online Jun 15, 2021. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v12.i6.706
Table 3 Effects of osteoporosis medications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Medication
Effect on glucose metabolism
BMD
Risk of fracture
AlendronateReduction in the risk of diabetes IncreaseNA/unchanged
RisedronateReduction in the risk of diabetesIncreaseNA
EtidronateNANAUnchanged
DenosumabNo effect on blood glucoselevelsIncreaseDecrease
RaloxifeneImproves insulin sensitivityNADecrease/unchanged
TeriparatideNo effect blood glucose levelsIncreaseUnchanged