Poor glycemic control among people with diabetes mellitus is associated with tuberculosis infection: a cross-sectional study in Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes mellitus (DM) raises the risk of contracting Tuberculosis (TB) infection and progressing to TB disease. Screening people with diabetes for TB infection and offering preventive treatment can, therefore, minimize the likelihood of progression to TB disease. This study aimed to test if glycemic control among patients with diabetes mellitus presenting to a tertiary care teaching hospital in Nepal is associated with tuberculosis infection.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted among patients aged ≥ 18 years, with a self-reported diabetes mellitus or HbA1C value of ≥ 6.5%, at a tertiary facility in Kathmandu, Nepal. Participants underwent Chest X-rays and TB symptoms screening for TB disease. TB infection status was identified in those without TB dis

SUBMITTER: Shrestha SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12573997 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature