EC Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine

Diabetes, which has affected millions of people globally, has been shown to significantly impact lung health, a side effect that is often overlooked in typical diabetic complications. Recent research has highlighted the link between elevated blood sugar levels and decreased lung capacity, with conditions such as asthma and COPD being having an aggravated likelihood of occuring in diabetic patients. This article aims to establish the correlation between diabetes and lung health, emphasising the importance of exercise and a healthy lifestyle. There has been no distinct connection established between the health of lungs and diabetes, although recent research has begun to develop a relationship between these two factors.

 Keywords: Type 1 Diabetes; Type 2 Diabetes; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Asthma; Insulin Resistance

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