How can tuberculosis services better support patients with a diabetes co-morbidity? A mixed methods study in the Philippines

How can tuberculosis services better support patients with a diabetes co-morbidity? A mixed methods study in the Philippines

Abstract Background People with diabetes mellitus (DM) have an estimated two- to three-times greater risk of adverse tuberculosis (TB) treatment outcomes compared to those without DM. Blood glucose control is a primary aim of managing DM during TB treatment, yet TB programmes are not generally adapt...

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Main Authors: Lauren Oliveira Hashiguchi, Sharon E. Cox, Tansy Edwards, Mary C. Castro, Mishal Khan, Marco Liverani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Diabetes
Tuberculosis
TB-DM
Co-morbidity
Integrated care
Self-care
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-10015-7

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