Do you know someone with Type 2 Diabetes?
Sharing this could help reduce her risk of bone fractures.
More and more people are finding out they have Type 2 diabetes every day. New research shows that taking Actos® (rosiglitazone) or Avandia® (pioglitazone), two medications that are used to control diabetes, could significantly increase a woman's risk of bone fractures. Studies indicate that women with Type 2 diabetes who take Actos® or Avandia® increase their risk of fractures by as much as 55% percent.
Important! Abruptly stopping medications can be harmful. Make sure your friend or loved one continues to take all medications as prescribed by her doctor until the doctor instructs otherwise. While there may be other treatments for these conditions available, have her talk to her doctor to see if such a change is right for her.
What you can do to help
1 If you have a friend or loved one who has Type 2 Diabetes, ask her if she is taking Actos® or Avandia®.
2 Then download and print this research summary written for doctors to help them understand the risks. 
3 Ask your friend or loved one to discuss the summary with her doctor, or offer to do it for her if she needs help.
4 Make sure a conversation with the doctor takes place to close the loop.
