Your bones may hold key to better blood sugar control

It’s no secret that diabetes can lead to brittle bones. But that better bone health can ensure improved blood sugar control is increasingly becoming evident in clinical settings. For decades, bones were seen only as a structural support system. “However, in recent years, medical science has revealed how bones play an active role in regulating metabolism and blood sugar levels,” says senior orthopaedic surgeon Dr Mir Jawad Zar Khan, MD and chairman at Germanten Hospitals, Hyderabad.