Odd bedfellows, eh? Not so much!
- Osteoporosis - a worrisome health issue because of greater danger of bone fracture and death in middle aged and the elderly
- Diabetes - a troubling health problem due to its increasing impact on its victims of all ages
But how are they related and how does technology play into the equation? “Abdominal adiposity!” In common language, it’s a bit too much fat around the middle. This condition sets some Fort Wayne folks up for special health challenges like cardiovascular diseases and diabetes type 2. It may even be considered a cause of these diseases. Interestingly, when dual-energy xray absorptiometry (DEXA scans) are used to identify those at risk for osteoporosis, a side finding is telling. DEXA scans’ ability to measure tissue thickness reveals that a greater spine-hip thickness difference is significantly associated with a greater chance of diabetes. This association is stronger in women than men. (3) So Fort Wayne ladies, let’s take a closer look at your DEXA scan at your next Fort Wayne chiropractic appointment!
Contact Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc today. Chiropractic care and overall healthcare management are normal bedfellows! Fort Wayne chiropractic patients benefit hugely!