From: Rate of tarsal and metatarsal bone mineral density change in adults with diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy: a longitudinal study
Group Assignment
Number of Participants
Rate of Mean BMD Changea (SD)b
Rate of Calcaneal BMD Changea (SD)b
Shoulder
31
-1.66 (1.73)
-2.09 (1.62)
Foot
29
-1.46 (1.52)
-1.96 (1.43)