You are so right about being proactive about this disease. My PCP wanted to put me on Fosamax after my DEXA scan showed Osteoporosis. Thank goodness I said no, I would like to see an endocrinologist before taking any meds. While I have not seen an endocrinologist yet, I have read a lot and watched and listened to a lot of podcasts. The best and most educational book has been Great Bones by Keith McCormick. It is tough to find, but he does have several interviews on youtube. I am including the link below to a podcast he did about the various osteoporosis meds. I have also been listening a lot to Dr Doug Lucas. I especially like his podcasts about nutrition. They both agree that it is possible to slow down and even reverse Osteoporosis by the right diet, weight bearing and resistance exercises. They also both say that there is a time when a person HAS TO GO ON medication. I would advise everyone to go on YouTube and listen to Dr Keith McCormick and Dr Doug Lucas. I believe they have our best interest.
Keith McCormick and OP meds: https://youtu.be/zD4sAllkoRs

Doug Lucas on nutrition: https://youtu.be/2lENp65QL7A

Education is power! Educate yourself before starting on any of these medications. At least you will know the right questions to ask.