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Restrictive Pulmonary Disease in Diabetes Mellitus Type II Patients
Abdul Subhan Talpur1, Kumudhavalli Kavanoor Sridhar2,3, Khadeja Shabbir4
1Medicine, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, PAK.
Cureus
|May 9, 2022
Summary
Diabetes mellitus type II is linked to restrictive lung disease, especially in long-standing cases. Early screening for lung dysfunction is recommended for better patient management.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Endocrinology
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Diabetes mellitus type II is a prevalent chronic condition.
- Pulmonary complications in diabetic patients are increasingly recognized.
- Restrictive lung disease can impact overall health and disease management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of restrictive pulmonary disease in patients with type II diabetes mellitus.
- To investigate the association between diabetes duration and lung function.
- To identify potential risk factors for restrictive lung disease in this population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving individuals aged 40-65 years.
- Spirometry, total lung capacity (TLC), and diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) were performed.
- Patients were categorized into prediabetes, newly diagnosed, long-standing type II diabetes, and control groups.
Main Results:
- Elderly males were predominant in newly diagnosed and long-standing diabetes groups.
- Dyspnea showed a significant correlation with long-standing diabetes mellitus type II (p=0.006).
- Reduced forced vital capacity (FVC), TLC, and DLCO were observed in diabetic patients, particularly those with long-standing disease (p=0.003 and p=0.02).
Conclusions:
- Type II diabetes mellitus is significantly associated with restrictive lung disease.
- Long-standing diabetes and severe dyspnea are indicators of increased risk.
- Screening for lung dysfunction in diabetic patients is crucial for optimal disease management.
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