The quality of devices and numerous technological advances enable cheap and simple methods for diagnosing osteoporosis. The World Health Organization recognized densitometry as the only method for diagnosing osteoporosis. The measurement itself is accurate and the examination is very simple. With this disease, many people need help and proper diagnosis in order to progress in prevention and treatment. However, most people are not aware that this is a silent disease that sneaks up and attack only in old age, although it is possible to feel the pathological changes of this disease in the younger population. Usually, a diagnosis is only made when a mild trauma or a fall causes a fracture, and when an X-ray shows a weak bone and low bone density. An additional problem, which all people who struggle with this disease, is that the quality of life is significantly reduced. The diagnosis of osteoporosis,unfortunately, in most cases is established only when it is too late, but that is why the diagnostic methods are easily accesible, cheap and with a low amount of radiation. Also, it should be noted that the prevention of this pathological condition starts from a young age and by paying attention to proper nutrition and avoiding adopting harmful habits that can cause chronic diseases and help speed up the development of this disease.