Tuberculosis (TB) and Diabetes: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges

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Speakers: Jane Njeru, MBChB

Recorded: October 2025

Length: Approximately 41 minutes

Description

This webinar examines the link between tuberculosis and diabetes, focusing on how diabetes affects TB risk, progression, and treatment. Participants will learn practical strategies for screening and managing patients with both conditions.

Target Audience

This course is designed for allied health professionals, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, resident/fellows, and healthcare professionals working in a public healthcare setting.

Learning Objectives

  • Review the epidemiology of co-occurring tuberculosis and diabetes
  • Describe the presentation and course of TB in patients with diabetes, including key aspects of pathophysiology
  • Identify common challenges in managing patients with both tuberculosis and diabetes