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Pulmonary function in patients with diabetes mellitus.

C A Benbassat1, E Stern, M Kramer

  • 1Endocrine Institute, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel. carlosb@clalit.org.il

The American Journal of the Medical Sciences
|September 26, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Pulmonary function tests in diabetes mellitus patients show preserved spirometry and normal diffusing capacity. Impaired exercise performance may stem from cardiovascular issues, not lung problems, negating routine pulmonary screening needs.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Diabetology
  • Cardiopulmonary Physiology

Background:

  • Pulmonary complications in diabetes mellitus are not well-defined.
  • Existing research shows conflicting results regarding pulmonary function in diabetic patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate pulmonary function and exercise capacity in patients with diabetes mellitus.
  • To determine if diabetes type or disease characteristics correlate with pulmonary abnormalities.

Main Methods:

  • Combined cardiopulmonary exercise testing was performed on 27 diabetes mellitus patients.
  • Pulmonary function parameters including spirometry and diffusing capacity were assessed.

Main Results:

  • Spirometry (FVC, FEV1, FEF25-75) was preserved; residual volume/total lung capacity was slightly elevated, particularly in type 1 diabetes.

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  • Carbon monoxide diffusion capacity (DLCO) was normal, though lower in those with microangiopathy (uncorrected).
  • Cardiopulmonary exercise tests revealed reduced maximal workload and oxygen uptake, but normal anaerobic threshold and ventilatory reserve.

    • Conclusions:

    • Diabetes mellitus patients maintain normal spirometric values and diffusing capacity.
    • Impaired exercise performance is likely linked to cardiovascular factors, not pulmonary dysfunction.
    • Routine pulmonary function screening is not recommended for diabetic patients.