title: Diabetes and osteoporotic fractures: the role of the diabetes educator.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to present information that will assist the diabetes educator in screening patients with diabetes for risk of osteoporosis and fracture, to offer appropriate treatment options for patients, and to identify potential referrals to other providers for patients with diabetes and increased risk of fracture.
authors.affiliation: The Joslin Diabetes Center affiliate at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kemmis
authors.affiliation: The Joslin Diabetes Center affiliate at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York
authors.forename: Diana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Stuber
mesh_terms: D001835:Body Weight; D015519:Bone Density; D002136:Calcium, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000150:complications* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D015444:Exercise; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008019:Life Style; D008403:Mass Screening; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D024382:Professional Role; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014891:Weight Lifting; D016474:Weight-Bearing
chemical_list: D002136:Calcium, Dietary; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D014807:Vitamin D