What doctors want you to know about GLP-1s and bone loss
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A study presented at the 2026 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting found that among nearly 147,000 adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity, GLP-1 use was associated with higher rates of osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and gout. The finding attracted a lot of attention, but the fine print matters here. The study had not yet been peer reviewed. It was observational, meaning it identified a correlation between GLP-1 use and these conditions, not a
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