Assessment of diabetes among tuberculosis patients presenting at a tertiary care facility in Pakistan

Conclusion This study identified 11.4% diabetics among TB patients presenting to a tertiary care facility. Despite the high diabetes incidence in Pakistan, 71% of the diabetics in the group studied did not know their status. Given the negative impact of diabetes on treatment outcomes of TB, it is important that screening for diabetes be included as initial workup for TB patients. Identification and management of diabetes would result in improved outcomes for TB treatment.
Source: International Journal of Mycobacteriology - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research