ASSOCIATION BETWEEN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS AND THE SEVERITY OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE IN PATIENTS AT A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE

Abstract

Introduction: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases,
stroke, and chronic respiratory diseases pose a significant burden on global health, with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) being one of the leading causes of
mortality among them. The prevalence of COPD continues to increase worldwide and
is projected to be the third leading cause of death by 2030. According to World Health
Organization (WHO) estimates, 65 million people have moderate-to-severe COPD
worldwide. Mortality due to COPD in 2005 corresponded to 5% of all deaths globally.
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an important and common comorbid condition associated
with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The exact prevalence of DM in
COPD patients among the Indian population is unknown. Coexisting DM is associated
with poor outcomes in COPD patients and has a significant impact on lung function and
the severity of the disease.