Prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus among hepatitis C virus-infected patients: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The ever-increasing global hepatitis C infection is fueling the burden of diabetes mellitus, which exaggerates various complications and may be a cause of death for millions. Several studies have reported that hepatitis C virus infection is an important risk factor for the development of diabetes mellitus. However, the results of fragmented studies reported variable and inconsistent findings on the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus among hepatitis C virus-infected patients. Therefore, this protocol for meta-analysis will determine the overall pooled prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in patients infected with hepatitis C virus.

Methods and analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis will include original articles of cohort and cross-sectional stud

SUBMITTER: Ambachew S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6388482 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature