Diabetes and Tuberculosis

Diabetes and tuberculosis are two chronic diseases with high impact in populations of developing countries. The risk for tuberculosis is augmented by impaired host defense in individuals, such as those with HIV and diabetes.

Follow links for more information:

• The Dual Threat of Diabetes and Tuberculosis in the Americas
• PAHO's Project on DM & TB in Brazil and Mexico
• Collaborative Framework for Care and Control of TB and Diabetes 
• The World Diabetes Foundation and Diabetes & Tuberculosis