Impact of diabetes mellitus on mortality in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease: a meta-analysis and systematic review - Scorecard - MDSpire

Impact of diabetes mellitus on mortality in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease: a meta-analysis and systematic review

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  • Dongmei Zhang

  • Hongbo Zhou

  • Xiujuan Yang

  • Dajian Xia

  • May 13, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Effects of Diabetes Mellitus on Mortality Risk in Patients Experiencing Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsDiabetes may influence systemic inflammation and immune function, potentially worsening AECOPD outcomes.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Diabetes increases mortality risk in AECOPD patients (HR = 1.45, 95% CI (1.19, 1.77)).
  • No significant correlation found in multivariate analysis (HR = 1.50, 95% CI (0.45, 5.00)).
  • Increased mortality risk observed in hospitalized AECOPD patients with diabetes.
  • Significant findings in case-control studies, not in cohort studies; clarify implications.
  • Need for further prospective studies to clarify diabetes' prognostic effect on AECOPD.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Consider diabetes management as part of the treatment plan for AECOPD, including specific interventions.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Adults aged ≥18 years with AECOPD and diabetes.

        Tailor interventions based on diabetes status and severity of AECOPD.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Implement risk stratification for AECOPD patients with diabetes, utilizing specific evidence-based guidelines.

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