Overview
Diabetes and Endocrinology Bone and Mineral Metabolism is a field of medicine dedicated to the study of how hormones affect bone health and mineral metabolism. This important field of research focuses on understanding the function of hormones and how they interact with the skeletal system to control bone and mineral metabolism. The research conducted in this field helps to explain why disorders such as osteoporosis, metabolic bone disease and calcium disorders are so common in people with diabetes and other endocrine disorders. The knowledge gained from this field of medicine can help to develop better treatments for these conditions and improve the overall quality of life. In addition, research in this field can help to identify the underlying causes of certain conditions, in order to develop more effective treatments and ultimately prevent them from occurring in the first place.