The implications of dysglycaemia on aerobic exercise and ventilatory function in cystic fibrosis

The primary cause of mortality in cystic fibrosis (CF) is respiratory failure, however, the increasing survival age means that non-respiratory consequences have a greater bearing upon quality and longevity of life [1]. For example, approximately 35% of adults with CF develop CF-related diabetes (CFRD) [1]. CFRD is associated with a greater decline in lung function [2], worsened nutritional status [3] and poorer prognosis [4]. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is advocated by both the European CF Society and European Respiratory Society [5,6] as a routine clinical assessment.

Source: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis - November 2, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Adam J. Causer, Janis K. Shute, Michael H. Cummings, Anthony I. Shepherd, Samuel R. Wallbanks, Mark I. Allenby, Irantzu Arregui-Fresneda, Victoria Bright, Mary P. Carroll, Gary Connett, Thomas Daniels, Tom Meredith, Zoe L. Saynor Tags: Original Article Source Type: research