THU0661 Osteoporosis screening, primary prevention, and treatment in glucocorticoid treated individuals with rheumatologic disease

Background

Glucocorticoids are commonly used in a wide variety of inflammatory conditions treated by rheumatologists. Bone loss from glucocorticoids is known to occur early and with relatively small doses. The American College of Rheumatology outlines that Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis (GIOP) is under screened and undertreated. The ACR guidelines suggest standard clinical care to obtain a baseline DEXA in any individual with...