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. 2013 Dec 20;12(1):58.
doi: 10.1186/2251-6581-12-58.

Diabetes mellitus and tuberculosis facts and controversies

Parvaneh Baghaei, Majid Marjani, Pedram Javanmard, Payam Tabarsi, Mohammad Reza Masjedi  1
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Diabetes mellitus and tuberculosis facts and controversies

Parvaneh Baghaei et al. J Diabetes Metab Disord. .

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) and diabetes mellitus (DM) are both important health issues. A bidirectional association between them has been demonstrated by many researchers. The link of DM and TB is more prominent in developing countries where TB is endemic and the burden of diabetes mellitus is increasing. The association between diabetes and tuberculosis may be the next challenge for global tuberculosis control worldwide. Proper planning and collaboration are necessary to reduce the dual burden of diabetes and TB. One model similar to the TB-HIV program for prevention, screening and treatment of both diseases can be the best approach. In this paper, we review existing data and discuss the matters of controversy that would be helpful for determining research priorities in different countries.

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