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Anyone use a "smart scale" to track bone mass?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Mar 26 4:39pm | Replies (8)
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@idlehands

I've also never heard of anything like this. How does it work? My bone scans have been done by a camera-like machine that scans my body. How can a scale do that? Did you compare results with "professional" DEXA results and get comparable numbers?

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heartme | @heartme | Mar 26 3:44pm

Smart scales use "bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to estimate body composition by sending a low-level, painless electrical current through your body and measuring the resistance it encounters."

They are NOT a Dexa scan and do not offer T scores. They scan for bone "mass."

The scale I bought (there are many on the market) states that my bone mass is 3.7% and according to their chart mine should be 4%. I don't know how it compares to T scores. I just had my Dexa and it will be another two years so I am hoping it will help me track my bone trends (up, down or maintenance.) I was hoping someone here would have more experience.

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