| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6241659 | Respiratory Medicine | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Patients with chronic bronchitis or COPD have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes independent of sex, age, smoking and BMI. The genetic correlation between type 2 diabetes and chronic bronchitis was 33% and type 2 diabetes and COPD was 43%, however neither were statistically significant. The increased risk of type 2 diabetes should be accommodated in the management of patients with chronic bronchitis or COPD.
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Authors
Howraman Meteran, Vibeke Backer, Kirsten Ohm Kyvik, Axel Skytthe, Simon Francis Thomsen,