The impact of therapy on the risk of asthma in type 2 diabetes.

Louise Helen JordonAndrew McgovernJulian SherlockPiers GatenbyAna CorreaBen Creagh-BrownSimon deLusignan

Published in: The clinical respiratory journal (2019)

T2DM may have a protective effect against asthma development. Insulin use was associated with an increased risk of asthma, while metformin and sulphonylureas reduced the risk in those with T2DM.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
glycemic control
allergic rhinitis
cardiovascular disease
insulin resistance
stem cells
skeletal muscle
bone marrow