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

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9/ 1/09 12:18pm

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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