Key result
Individuals with diabetes had a 1.376-fold higher likelihood of having restrictive pulmonary disease compared to those with normal fasting glucose levels.
Why the study?
Diabetes mellitus and prediabetes are associated with metabolic imbalances that may contribute to impaired lung function, prompting evaluation of their link with restrictive and obstructive pulmonary diseases.
Are diabetes and prediabetes associated with an increased risk of restrictive and obstructive pulmonary diseases in Korean adults?
Cross-Sectional (n=8,702)
Are diabetes and prediabetes associated with an increased risk of restrictive and obstructive pulmonary diseases in Korean adults?
Diabetes and prediabetes are independently associated with an increased risk of restrictive pulmonary disease, highlighting the importance of early lung function monitoring in these patients.
Association between diabetes/prediabetes and restrictive lung disease should not change practice; hypothesis-generating for prospective Asian cohorts.
Purpose: Diabetes mellitus and prediabetes are associated with various metabolic imbalances, which may also contribute to impaired lung function.This study examined the association between diabetes, prediabetes, and restrictive and obstructive pulmonary diseases among Korean adults.Methods: Data from the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2016-2018) were used, including 8,702 adults aged 40 years or older who completed pulmonary function tests and health surveys.Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate the association between pulmonary diseases and diabetes or prediabetes.Results: Individuals with diabetes had a 1.376-fold higher likelihood (95% CI: 1.052-1.802) of having restrictive pulmonary disease than those with normal fasting glucose levels, while individuals with prediabetes had a 1.302-fold higher likelihood (95% CI: 1.011-1.678).In contrast, no significant association was observed between obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes or prediabetes.Conclusion: This study highlights the significant association between diabetes, prediabetes, and restrictive pulmonary disease, emphasizing the impact of the blood glucose levels on lung function impairment.These findings suggest the importance of early management during the prediabetic stage and the need for an integrated approach to prevent and treat pulmonary diseases.
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Do‐Youn Lee (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Diabetes, prediabetes, and pulmonary diseases (n=8,702). Diabetes vs. Normal fasting glucose levels was evaluated on Restrictive pulmonary disease (OR 1.376, 95% CI 1.052-1.802). Individuals with diabetes had a 1.376-fold higher likelihood of having restrictive pulmonary disease compared to those with normal fasting glucose levels.
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