THE GLOBAL OUTBURST OF DIABETES AND TUBERCULOSIS: DOUBLE TROUBLE Authors: Verma V , MISHRA R*, RAWAT G AND SREELAKSHMI M
ABSTRACT
The risk of developing tuberculosis (TB) is long associated with diabetes. DM is becoming
more and more prevalent all over the world. The linked burden of TB and diabetes has received
considerable attention. Diabetes can double to triple the risk of contracting tuberculosis. In
addition, TB may promote hyperglycemia and decrease glycaemic control in diabetics.
Moreover, it raises the chances of failure of TB therapy, symptom exacerbation, and even
premature death. Concern for epidemics interacting with TB and diabetes in low-income
countries including India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan, and South Africa has been highlighted
by healthcare experts. In 2021, 10.6 million people were confirmed diagnosed with TB while
1.6 million lives have been lost due to TB. It is also the second most common infectious killer
in the globe, behind COVID-19, and the 13th greatest cause of death globally. Extensive
healthcare improvement and unification might well be required to maintain these elevated risks
in patients' care after the completion of their TB treatment.
Keywords: Diabetes, Tuberculosis, glycaemic control Publication date: 01/06/2024 https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2024/June/MS_IJBPAS_2024_8103.pdfDownload PDFhttps://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.6.8103