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| Sample collection | Dependent variable |
|---|---|
| Blood | Fasting glucose |
| Serum AGEs | |
| Thoracic spine | Maximum load from fracture mechanics |
| Lumbar spine | Microstructure, analytical mechanical properties |
| Coccygeal spine | Total fluorescent AGE |
AGE= advanced glycation end-product.
