Lactose intolerance was observed in more of diabetic patients as compared to controls
Levels of 25-OH vitamin D (total), calcium and parathyroid hormone were significantly less in diabetic patients as compared to controls.
Levels of 25-OH vitamin D (total), parathyroid hormone and calcium were more decreased in lactose intolerant diabetic patients than lactose tolerant patients.
67% of diabetic patients suffered from osteoporosis and 20% of controls.
80% diabetic patients and 16% controls with osteoporosis suffered from lactose intolerance