57 y.o female.. T score from my hip is -1.9 and lumbar : -2.1... am i close to osteoporosis?

09/01/09

sunnyday

Topics:Bone Density , T Scores

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Tuesday, September 01, 2009

phyllis

Hi sunnyday..welcome. Your scores are pretty good. According to the WHO (World Health Organaization) the dividing line between osteopenia and osteoporosis is a t-score of -2.5. With your scores you have time to improve your density with supplements, a healthy diet and plenty of weight bearing exercise. take care...phyllis

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