{"id":11698,"date":"2022-05-02T09:02:21","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T09:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=11698"},"modified":"2024-01-29T14:34:53","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T09:04:53","slug":"asthma-and-diabetes-all-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/asthma-and-diabetes-all-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Asthma and Diabetes: All You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/asthma-and-diabetes-all-you-need-to-know\/#What_is_Asthma\" title=\"What is Asthma?\">What is Asthma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/asthma-and-diabetes-all-you-need-to-know\/#What_is_Diabetes\" title=\"What is Diabetes?\">What is Diabetes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/asthma-and-diabetes-all-you-need-to-know\/#Asthma_and_Diabetes\" title=\"Asthma and Diabetes\">Asthma and Diabetes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/asthma-and-diabetes-all-you-need-to-know\/#Asthma_and_Diabetes_Precautions_and_Care\" title=\"Asthma and Diabetes: Precautions and Care\">Asthma and Diabetes: Precautions and Care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/asthma-and-diabetes-all-you-need-to-know\/#Why_Is_It_Important_to_Monitor_Your_Blood_Glucose\" title=\"Why Is It Important to Monitor Your Blood Glucose?\">Why Is It Important to Monitor Your Blood Glucose?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><em>Both Asthma and Diabetes are chronic diseases. Is there a link between them? On this World Asthma Day, read this blog to find out more about asthma and diabetes!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Asthma\"><\/span>What is Asthma?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects both children and adults. Due to inflammation and tightening of the muscles around the tiny airways, the air channels in the lungs shrink.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asthma symptoms include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. These sensations come and go, and they&#8217;re usually worse at night or during exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F11698\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>Asthma symptoms can be exacerbated by other common triggers such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dust, smoke, and fumes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changes in the weather&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grass and tree pollen&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animal fur and feathers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harsh soaps&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfume<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Diabetes\"><\/span>What is Diabetes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diabetes is a chronic disease that develops when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin or when the body&#8217;s insulin is ineffectively used. Insulin is a hormone that helps to keep blood sugar levels in check. Uncontrolled diabetes causes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/hypoglycemia-in-children-behavioural-changes-and-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"hyperglycemia\">hyperglycemia<\/a>, or high blood sugar, which causes catastrophic damage to many of the body&#8217;s systems, including the neurons and blood vessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asthma_and_Diabetes\"><\/span>Asthma and Diabetes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diabetes increases the risk of a variety of respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, fibrosis, and pneumonia. This increased risk could be due to diabetes patients&#8217; deteriorating lung function.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a study published in the journal Diabetes Care in 2010, the incidence of asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and pneumonia was greater among 78,000 persons with type 1 or type 2 diabetes compared to adults without diabetes. Diabetes is thought to cause reduced lung function, which is a long-term consequence of the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prevalence of obesity could be one factor for a higher incidence of asthma in people with type 2 diabetes. Obesity is a significant risk factor for both type 2 diabetes and asthma.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, both of which are linked to asthma, may increase the risk of asthma in patients with diabetes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metformin, a medicine routinely used to treat type 2 diabetes, has been linked to a lower incidence of asthma exacerbations. However, you should not take any medicines without a doctor\u2019s prescription.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/does-air-pollution-increase-the-risk-of-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"Does Air Pollution Increase the Risk of Diabetes?\">Does Air Pollution Increase the Risk of Diabetes?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/asthma.jpg\" alt=\"asthma \" class=\"wp-image-11700\" style=\"width:600px;height:335px\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/asthma.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/asthma-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/asthma-420x235.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/asthma-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asthma_and_Diabetes_Precautions_and_Care\"><\/span>Asthma and Diabetes: Precautions and Care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t been diagnosed with asthma but are experiencing symptoms that are similar to asthma, tell your doctor so that you can be tested for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consult your diabetes care team for assistance in managing your diabetes, especially since some asthma drugs can affect blood glucose levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Precautionary Measures That People With Asthma Should Follow:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify the things that can trigger your allergy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay away from those allergens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid smoking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase your immunity through diet and exercise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take medicines regularly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_It_Important_to_Monitor_Your_Blood_Glucose\"><\/span>Why Is It Important to Monitor Your Blood Glucose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diabetes can impact your overall health. It is crucial to monitor your blood glucose levels at regular intervals. You can use a blood glucometer to check your glucose levels. It will assist you in determining how effective your diabetes treatment is. 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