The interplay between asthma and type 2 diabetes mellitus: mutual interactions and therapeutic implications

Effectively managing asthma and T2DM requires an understanding of the beneficial and adverse effects of asthma drugs on glucose metabolism. It is also essential to consider the potential benefits of diabetes treatments on respiratory health and the impact of obesity on both diseases. Such knowledge can facilitate the optimization of drug plans and the minimization of adverse effects, while exploiting potential synergies between treatments for these diseases. However, to improve understanding of the complex mechanisms underlying the interaction between these chronic diseases, further research using a comprehensive approach that includes inflammatory pathways, metabolic factors, therapeutic interventions, gender differences, and lifestyle influences is needed.