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  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) and diabetes mellitus (DM) are significant global health challenges.
  • A bidirectional relationship exists, where each disease exacerbates the other.
  • The co-occurrence of TB and DM poses complex clinical and public health issues, particularly in resource-limited settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of the association between tuberculosis and diabetes.
  • To synthesize current knowledge on epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment.
  • To discuss future perspectives and challenges, with a focus on developing countries.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of epidemiological, clinical, and research studies.
  • Analysis of data on disease burden, risk factors, and treatment outcomes.
  • Synthesis of information on diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Main Results:

  • Diabetes is a major risk factor for TB reactivation and progression.
  • TB can impair glycemic control in diabetic patients.
  • Integrated management strategies are crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • The dual burden of TB and DM requires integrated control programs.
  • Further research is needed to optimize diagnosis and treatment in co-infected individuals.
  • Addressing this comorbidity is critical for global health, especially in developing countries.