Diabetes Case Reports

Abstract

Prevalence of Tuberculosis: What Role Does Diabetes Play?

Quincy Lauren*

Mycobacterium tuberculosis develops tuberculosis, which is a fatal disease. The Mycobacterium affects the lungs initially. If the infection progresses beyond the lungs, the symptoms will vary depending on which organs are affected. Diabetes is a type of metabolic disorder in which a person's blood sugar level is too high. It's because the body doesn't create enough insulin, or the insulin that is produced isn't recognised by the body's cells. Diabetics have a three to five-fold increased risk of tuberculosis (TB) than those who do not have diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor for tuberculosis, and it can alter both the therapy and the response to the disease. Furthermore, TB can cause glucose intolerance and decreased glycemic control in diabetics. The primary goal of this review is to assess the epidemiology of diabetes and tuberculosis disease, as well as the impact of diabetes on tuberculosis and vice versa.

Published Date: 2021-11-22; Received Date: 2021-11-01