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How Can Osteoporosis Shrinking Be Treated?

I take 850 mg of metformin twice a day. I may also have osteroporosis because I am shrinking. I am 74. I read that 4 beers a week were good for osteoporosis. (I don t want to continue shrinking). Maybe take my metformin and then wait a couple of hours to have a beer?
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
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for osteoporosis,diet rich in calcium like mik and milk products and more of proteins is recommended. Calcium and vitamin D supplements as tablets may be added.In diabetics, there is weight loss if inadequately treated.get periodical blood test for sugar and urine test for loss of sugar in in urine done.Your physician would monitor for diabetes and advise for diet to maintain weight.
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How Can Osteoporosis Shrinking Be Treated?

for osteoporosis,diet rich in calcium like mik and milk products and more of proteins is recommended. Calcium and vitamin D supplements as tablets may be added.In diabetics, there is weight loss if inadequately treated.get periodical blood test for sugar and urine test for loss of sugar in in urine done.Your physician would monitor for diabetes and advise for diet to maintain weight.