December 4, 2025MedicineOpen Access

Mendelian randomization analysis of the causal relationship between COPD and type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Mendelian randomization shows a marginal causal link between type 1 diabetes and COPD risk in Europeans, suggesting need for further studies.

Causal association between type 1 diabetes and COPD risk was found, with an odds ratio of 1.91.
Sensitivity analyses indicated no evidence of pleiotropy or heterogeneity, supporting robustness.
Using genome-wide association studies, instrumental variables were developed for analysis of COPD and diabetes.
Findings imply a potential causal relationship but highlight the need for larger cohorts to validate results.

Pang et al. (2025) studied this question.

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December 4, 2025MedicineOpen Access

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Mendelian randomization shows a marginal causal link between type 1 diabetes and COPD risk in Europeans, suggesting need for further studies.

Causal association between type 1 diabetes and COPD risk was found, with an odds ratio of 1.91.
Sensitivity analyses indicated no evidence of pleiotropy or heterogeneity, supporting robustness.
Using genome-wide association studies, instrumental variables were developed for analysis of COPD and diabetes.
Findings imply a potential causal relationship but highlight the need for larger cohorts to validate results.

Pang et al. (2025) studied this question.

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