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Chinese Journal of Antituberculosis ›› 2021, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (7): 649-652.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1000-6621.2021.07.002

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Issues that need attention in the multi-sector approaches on providing anti-tuberculosis treatment for patients with diabetes mellitus-tuberculosis

LIN Yan*(), DENG Guo-fang   

  1. *The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 68 Boulevard Saint-Michel, 75006 Paris, France
  • Received:2021-05-12 Online:2021-07-10 Published:2021-07-09
  • Contact: LIN Yan E-mail:linyanconsultant@163.com

Abstract:

Both diabetes mellitus (DM) and tuberculosis (TB) are significant public health problem worldwide. Multi-sector approaches are recommended to treat patients with DM-TB. However, the multi-sector approaches should be patient-centered and supported with sufficient scientific evidences. This paper aimed to preliminary address issues in the multi-sector approaches during anti-TB treatment for patients with DM-TB. Views expressed in this paper are truly for discussion in the clinical practice.

Key words: Diabetes mellitus, Tuberculosis, Comorbidity, Multi-sector approach, Treatment and management