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Frequency of Pre-diabetes and Diabetes in Patients Presented with COPD and Association Between Blood Glucose Level & Severity of COPD in a Tertiary Level Hospital

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Observational analysis shows increased pre-diabetes and diabetes in COPD patients, indicating a need for more frequent screenings.

COPD patients exhibit significantly higher rates of pre-diabetes and diabetes compared to non-COPD individuals.
Among 100 COPD patients, 12% had diabetes, highlighting their vulnerability to metabolic disorders.
Very severe and severe COPD are associated with a notably higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Screening for diabetes in COPD patients is essential for better management and outcomes.

Sinha et al. (2025) studied this question.

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