[Diabetic osteopathy. 5. Prevention].

The author presents an account on possibilities of prevention of osteoporosis and osteomalacia in diabetics by eliminating or reducing some causes which lead to these complications. In osteoporosis this involves a modified diabetic diet, burdening of the bones by suitable exercise, compensation of diabetes and screening and treatment of complications of diabetes. Prevention of osteomalacia in diabetics includes according to the author adequate exposure to ultraviolet rays which ensures an adequate amount of vitamin D in the skin, dietary measures and administration of vitamin D, treatment of complications of diabetes and methods of mobilization of the patients.