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ea0013p196 | Diabetes, metabolism and cardiovascular | SFEBES2007

An assessment of some lung function parameters in Nigerian males with diabetes mellitus

Kolawoleo Babatope , Ikem Rosemary , Erhabor Gregory

Background: Despite scarce information on the implications of diabetes for pulmonary function, existing evidence suggests that the respiratory system might also be affected by diabetes. We therefore conducted a cross-sectional study of pulmonary function in our male diabetics using spirometric indices.Study design: This was a cross-sectional study of pulmonary function in diabetics. Seventy-six male diabetics aged 27–80 years, mean 55.4±12.6 we...