GLP-1 Drugs Raise Fracture Risk in Older Adults

Older adults with type 2 diabetes who start GLP-1 drugs face an 11% higher risk of fragility fractures compared to those on other diabetes meds, according to a new study of over 46,000 people aged 65 and up. These breaks happen from minor falls or routine activities and often tie to osteoporosis, potentially leading to hospitalization or loss of independence. Separate research on more than 73,000 patients links GLP-1s to higher rates of osteoporosis (4.1% vs. 3.2%), gout (7.4% vs. Read more about this...