Inhaled steroids may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes

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Inhaled steroids may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes

Patients who take inhaled steroids for conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new researcher from Jewish General Hospital researchers.Writing in the American Journal of Medicine, researchers said that these drugs are extremely effective at reducing t

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Inhaled Steroids May Increase Diabetes Risk | COPD News Of The Day

copdnewsoftheday.com — “WebMD Health News Study: Steroid Inhalers for Breathing Problems May Slightly Increase Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Using inhaled corticosteroids to treat” View full resource at copdnewsoftheday.com

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Inhaling Diabetes? Study Suggests Link Between Air Pollution and Type 2 Diabetes in Women

newswise.com — “Traffic-related air pollution, known to raise the risk for cardiovascular disease, may also increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in women. Low-grade inflammation may contribute to the higher incidence of type 2 diabetes in women exposed to air pollution, according to German researchers.” View full resource at newswise.com