Josuel Ora

Nov 1, 2023 | mdpi.com | Mario Cazzola |Paola Rogliani |Josuel Ora |Luigino Calzetta

1. IntroductionThere is increasing evidence that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) often coexist and the presence of T2DM is associated with a worse prognosis [1]. The mechanistic relationships between these two diseases are complex, multifaceted and poorly understood, but may have implications for treatment strategies. 2.