The relationship between insulin resistance, bone mineral density, and fracture risk in postmenopausal women

Background/Aim. Skeletal muscles and bones are essential tissues that, in addition to supporting the body, are the primary site of postprandial glucose intake, which is significantly associated with insulin resistance. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of insulin resistance on bone m...

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Main Authors: Bazić-Sretenović Danijela, Veselinovć Mirjana, Nikolić-Turnić Tamara, Azanjac Anja, Korićanac Aleksandra, Tomić-Lučić Aleksandra
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Published: Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia, University of Defence, Belgrade 2022-01-01
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2022/0042-84502100041B.pdf
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author Bazić-Sretenović Danijela
Veselinovć Mirjana
Nikolić-Turnić Tamara
Azanjac Anja
Korićanac Aleksandra
Tomić-Lučić Aleksandra
author_facet Bazić-Sretenović Danijela
Veselinovć Mirjana
Nikolić-Turnić Tamara
Azanjac Anja
Korićanac Aleksandra
Tomić-Lučić Aleksandra
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description Background/Aim. Skeletal muscles and bones are essential tissues that, in addition to supporting the body, are the primary site of postprandial glucose intake, which is significantly associated with insulin resistance. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of insulin resistance on bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture risk and re-evaluate the relationship between muscle properties and BMD and insulin resistance in postmenopausal women in Serbia. Methods. Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) was calculated in postmenopausal women who were divided into two groups. The “cut-off” value of insulin resistance for the group with “Low HOMA-IR” was < 2, and for “High HOMA-IR” > 2. Fat mass (FM), lean mass (LM), and BMD were measured on the hip and spine using a densitometer with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Results. FM and LM had an evident impact on BMD. The decrease in LM and fat buildup was associated with a higher incidence of insulin resistance. A positive correlation was confirmed between HOMA-IR and BMD on the spine and hip, but there was no correlation between insulin resistance and fracture risk. Conclusion. LM and FM have significant effects on BMD. The association between LM, FM, BMD and the onset of insulin resistance in postmenopausal women is confirmed. However, women with higher insulin resistance levels and higher BMD do not have a lower fracture risk.
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spelling doaj-art-b76f40e98d53471e98c12a8d0d8f03702025-08-20T02:00:28ZengMinistry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia, University of Defence, BelgradeVojnosanitetski Pregled0042-84502406-07202022-01-0179765866510.2298/VSP210216041B0042-84502100041BThe relationship between insulin resistance, bone mineral density, and fracture risk in postmenopausal womenBazić-Sretenović Danijela0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4501-9237Veselinovć Mirjana1Nikolić-Turnić Tamara2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9105-1350Azanjac Anja3Korićanac Aleksandra4Tomić-Lučić Aleksandra5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1895-7519University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, Kragujevac, Serbia + University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Clinic for Internal Medicine, Kragujevac, SerbiaUniversity of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, Kragujevac, Serbia + University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Clinic for Internal Medicine, Kragujevac, SerbiaUniversity of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Kragujevac, SerbiaUniversity of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, Kragujevac, Serbia + University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Clinic for Internal Medicine, Kragujevac, SerbiaGeneral Hospital Kraljevo, Department of Internal Medicine, Kraljevo, SerbiaUniversity of Kragujevac, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, Kragujevac, Serbia + University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Clinic for Internal Medicine, Kragujevac, SerbiaBackground/Aim. Skeletal muscles and bones are essential tissues that, in addition to supporting the body, are the primary site of postprandial glucose intake, which is significantly associated with insulin resistance. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of insulin resistance on bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture risk and re-evaluate the relationship between muscle properties and BMD and insulin resistance in postmenopausal women in Serbia. Methods. Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) was calculated in postmenopausal women who were divided into two groups. The “cut-off” value of insulin resistance for the group with “Low HOMA-IR” was < 2, and for “High HOMA-IR” > 2. Fat mass (FM), lean mass (LM), and BMD were measured on the hip and spine using a densitometer with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Results. FM and LM had an evident impact on BMD. The decrease in LM and fat buildup was associated with a higher incidence of insulin resistance. A positive correlation was confirmed between HOMA-IR and BMD on the spine and hip, but there was no correlation between insulin resistance and fracture risk. Conclusion. LM and FM have significant effects on BMD. The association between LM, FM, BMD and the onset of insulin resistance in postmenopausal women is confirmed. However, women with higher insulin resistance levels and higher BMD do not have a lower fracture risk.http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2022/0042-84502100041B.pdfbone densityfractures, boneinsulin resistancepostmenopauserisk assessmentserbia
spellingShingle Bazić-Sretenović Danijela
Veselinovć Mirjana
Nikolić-Turnić Tamara
Azanjac Anja
Korićanac Aleksandra
Tomić-Lučić Aleksandra
The relationship between insulin resistance, bone mineral density, and fracture risk in postmenopausal women
Vojnosanitetski Pregled
bone density
fractures, bone
insulin resistance
postmenopause
risk assessment
serbia
title The relationship between insulin resistance, bone mineral density, and fracture risk in postmenopausal women
title_full The relationship between insulin resistance, bone mineral density, and fracture risk in postmenopausal women
title_fullStr The relationship between insulin resistance, bone mineral density, and fracture risk in postmenopausal women
title_full_unstemmed The relationship between insulin resistance, bone mineral density, and fracture risk in postmenopausal women
title_short The relationship between insulin resistance, bone mineral density, and fracture risk in postmenopausal women
title_sort relationship between insulin resistance bone mineral density and fracture risk in postmenopausal women
topic bone density
fractures, bone
insulin resistance
postmenopause
risk assessment
serbia
url http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2022/0042-84502100041B.pdf
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