Bone and Repro in T1D Final Thesis_Eleanor Thong.pdf (25.47 MB)
Optimising Bone and Reproductive Health in Individuals with Type 1 Diabetes
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posted on 2020-05-31, 23:37 authored by ELEANOR PEI HUA THONGThis body of work presented in this thesis explores the impact of type 1 diabetes on the skeletal and reproductive systems, including the diverse mechanisms behind bone fragility and reproductive disorders, as well as the bi-directional interactions between reproductive, bone and metabolic health. There is an increased risk of fracture and reproductive disorders in women with type 1 diabetes, which merits greater awareness amongst clinicians and patients, with opportunities for timely identification and optimisation of risk factors.