Characteristics of factors for decreased lung function in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes

Abstract Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often accompanies type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, background factors affecting these diseases in the elderly remain unclear. Eligible patients with T2DM were divided into two age groups—non-elderly (<65 years) and elderly (≥65 years)...

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Main Authors: Masaki Ishii, Yasuhiro Yamaguchi, Hironobu Hamaya, Sumito Ogawa, Mitsuo Imura, Masahiro Akishita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2019-12-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-56759-3