Helicobacter pylori infection among newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients attending diabetes clinics in Dar es Salaam region 2023
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Date
2023
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Hubert Kairuki Memorial University
Abstract
Background: Helicobacter pylori infection (HIP) is a major public health problem globally
with high burden in developing world especially in African Countries which is more
common among older adults. Helicobacter pylori infection is also associated with extra-
gastrointestinal disorders such as metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases
including type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, the pattern and distribution of Helicobacter
pylori infection among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus is not well understood
Objective: To determine the pattern and factors associated with Helicobacter pylori
infection among newly diagnosed diabetic patients attending diabetic clinics in Dar es
Salaam Region.
Methodology: Analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among newly diagnosed
type 2 diabetic patients attending diabetic clinics in Dar es Salaam Region Tanzania
from October 2022 to August 2023. All patients with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus
were recruited and analyzed. Special structured research tools were used to get
demographic data, and anthropometric measurements
Results: The study recruited 306 adult diabetes patients. From age 18-55 years the
participants were
Overall mean RBG in study participants was 10.67 mmol/L. The overall median HbA1c
level was 8.9
reactive H. pylori Ag test
Conclusion: Evidence for high prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection in newly
diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus. Majority of the participants were asymptomatic with
poor glycaemic control.
RECOMMENDATIONS: There is a dire need to provide proper counseling, education
and awareness regarding diabetes mellitus and its association with Helicobacter pylori
infection. Effective and appropriate measures should be taken against control of
diabetes mellitus eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection. Further studies on burden
of Helicobacter pylori infection in the general population should be conducted.
Description
A Dissertation Submitted in (Partial) Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine) of the Hubert Kairuki Memorial University
Keywords
Helicobacter pylori, Type 2 diabates, Dar es Salaam
Citation
Mtitu, Ismail M., 2023. Helicobacter pylori infection among newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients attending diabetes clinics in Dar Es Salaam Region 2023. HKMU