hrp0092fc6.3 | Bone, Growth Plate and Mineral Metabolism Session 2 | ESPE2019

Decreased Trabecular Bone Mineral Density and Muscle Area at the Forearm Despite Improvement in Glycaemic Control Over 3 Years After Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplantation

Soucek Ondrej , Maratova Klara , Sumnik Zdenek , Brunova Jana , Kratochvilova Simona

Background: Simultaneous pancreas kidney transplantation (SPKT) is a standard treatment option for young adults with type I diabetes (T1D) and concurrent renal failure. Despite the long-term immunosuppressive therapy the patients have better glycemic control, normalized renal function and an improved quality of life. Whether this is also reflected in the skeleton is not that clear yet.Methods: Patients were prospectively...