Many people with COPD have other conditions like diabetes or high cholesterol, too. Managing several conditions can be ...

Emerging evidence shows glucose-lowering medications may have the potential to improve chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

Individuals with T2D and COPD experience higher medical expenses burden because of the greater likelihood of prolonged hospital stays and severe complications, such as respiratory failure and sepsis.

More information: Avik Ray et al, Glucose-Lowering Medications and Risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, JAMA Internal Medicine (2025).DOI ...

A study published in May 2023 further found that people who have type 2 diabetes have a 35% higher risk of developing COPD than someone who does not. For this study, researchers analyzed medical ...