Why the study?
Does reduced lung function predict the development of diabetes in middle-aged men?
Population
382 non-diabetic men from the population-based cohort 'Men Born in 1914', examined at age 55 years.
Comparison
Reduced lung function vs Higher lung function
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
13 years (from age 55 to 68 years)
Authors
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Reduced vital capacity may flag higher diabetes risk in middle-aged men; leaves open added predictive value beyond standard factors.
Does reduced lung function predict the development of diabetes in middle-aged men?
Reduced pulmonary function in middle-aged men is independently associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes over a 13-year follow-up.
Engström et al. (2002) studied this question.
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