Diabetic tuberculosis

J Pak Med Assoc. 2016 Sep;66(9):1194-1195.

Abstract

Diabetes and tuberculosis coexist together, and influence each other's natural history and treatment outcomes significantly. This assumes clinical as well as public health significance. This article describes these associations, and discusses action that can be taken at the primary care level to tackle this challenge.

Keywords: Anti-tubercular treatment, Bidirectional screening, Diabetes, Insulin, Metformin..

MeSH terms

  • Diabetes Complications / therapy*
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Insulin
  • Metformin
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tuberculosis / complications*

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Insulin
  • Metformin