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World Diabetes Day – 14 November 2025 Diabetes and Respiratory Diseases: A Hidden Connection

World Diabetes Day – 14 November 2025 Diabetes and Respiratory Diseases: A Hidden Connection

Published On: November 14, 2025

🌍 World Diabetes Day – 14 November 2025
  1. Diabetes and Respiratory Diseases: A Hidden Connection
Theme: “Know Risk, Protect Lungs, Control Diabetes” Diabetes mellitus, once known only as a metabolic disorder, today affects every organ system — including the lungs. Studies show that diabetic individuals are more vulnerable to respiratory infections and chronic lung diseases.   🔹 How Diabetes Affects the Lungs   High blood sugar levels cause inflammation and microvascular damage that affect lung elasticity, gas exchange, and immunity. This makes patients more prone to:   Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – reduced lung capacity and higher infection risk.   Asthma – worsened airway hyper-reactivity and delayed recovery.   Bronchiectasis – recurrent infections due to impaired immunity.   Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) – metabolic changes accelerating fibrosis.   Tuberculosis (TB) – a dangerous synergy; diabetes triples the risk of developing active TB and delays its cure. 🔹 Public Health Message Control blood sugar and body weight. Avoid smoking, indoor air pollution, and stress. Regular screening for TB, COPD, and asthma among diabetic patients. Vaccination for influenza and pneumococcal diseases. Early diagnosis and integrated management save lungs — and lives. 🫁 “Healthy Lungs, Healthy Life — Together We Can Defeat Diabetes and TB.” — Dr. Rajendra Tatu Nanavare Pulmonologist – Group of TB Hospitals, Sewri, Mumbai Supreme Multi Specialty Hospital, Ghatkopar (W)

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