Pulmonary function changes in a diabetic lung
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterised by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, action or both. Based on etiopathogenesis it is divided into 2 types, Type 1 and 2. There are histopathological evidence suggestive of pulmonary microangiopathy in lungs of diabetics.. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the impact of Type 2 diabetes on pulmonary functions and compare the results with healthy age and sex matched individuals. Aim: To determine pulmonary function tests in Type 2 DM patients and compare with healthy age and sex matched individuals. Methodology: It is a prospective observational study with a total of 80 samples of which 40 are diabetics and 40 are controls. Results: There was a significant decrease in FEV1, FVC, PEFR and FEV 25-75 in diabetic patients compared to controls. There was a significant increase in the FEV1/FVC ratio in diabetic patients compared to controls. Conclusion: There is a significant decrease in pulmonary function tests in a diabetic patient. Pulmonary function tests should be done routinely for diabetic patients as it is one of the target organs in diabetes.
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Shaurya Mehta, Varun Shetty, Rushabh Parikh
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