Diabetes in TB Patients

As a consequence of urbanization as well as social and economic development, there has been a rapidly growing epidemic of Diabetes Mellitus(DM). India has the second largest number of diabetic people in the world.

Screen TB patients for symptoms of diabetes

Figure: Screening steps for TB - Diabetic Patients

Treatment for TB Diabetes Patients

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• All TB patients who have been diagnosed and registered under NTEP will be referred for screening for Diabetes.
• Referral of TB patients for screening for DM and its recording & reporting is the responsibility of the Peripheral Health Institutions(PHI) where TB treatment is initiated.
• TB patients diagnosed with diabetes will receive the same duration of TB treatment with daily regimen as non-diabetic TB patients.
• TB patients must be referred to the nearest healthcare facility for management of DM.
• Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised.