Effect of Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections on Osteoporotic Fracture and Bone Mineral Density in Elderly Women with Diabetes Mellitus

Table 2

Lifestyle characteristics of the patients.

Characteristic	Non-DM group (n = 86)	DM group (n = 86)
Current smoker	7 (8%)	10 (12%)
Frequent alcohol consumption	14 (16%)	12 (14%)
Regularly exercise	6 (7%)	8 (9%)
Physical activity
Low	24 (28%)	22 (26%)
Moderate	58 (67%)	61 (71%)
Vigorous	4 (5%)	3 (3%)

Values represent the number of patients (%). The non-DM group consisted of postmenopausal women without diabetes mellitus who received ESI. The DM group consisted of postmenopausal women with diabetes mellitus who received ESI. There was no significant difference between the two groups.