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Studies Show Lungs of Smokers Similar to Those With Diabetes

Diabetes is a long-term condition that causes high blood sugar levels of an individual. According to Medical News Today, over 382 million people are diagnosed to be suffering from it. Some 10% are Type1 (those whose cells can’t produce insulin) and 90% are Type2 (those whose cells are producing insulin but are not functioning).  Recently, an online article by clinicaladviser.com, suggested that people with diabetes have impaired lung function similar to that of  smokers. It concluded that diabetes […]