BJCR British Journal of Contemporary Research BJCR 2979-8582 Bexford Publishing Ltd https://bexfordpublishing.co.uk BEX_JUN_26_191 Review Article Tuberculosis in the Diabetic Patient: A Diagnostic Dilemma Dr. Onuoha-Ojeamiren Gloria Olomiekido gloriaonoha2@gmail.com

Department of Medical Microbiology Ambrose Alli University AAU Ekpoma , Nigeria

 Dr. Onuoha Augunus Chidubem onuohachidubem1@aauekpoma.edu.ng

ORCID: https://orchid.org/0009-0005-6632-3149 | Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Basic clinical Sciences, Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma

 Iduda Ojeamiren iduda4real@gmail.com

department of Laboratory Sciences, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, Kent

 Ajay kumar P ajay_pajapati2000@yahoo.co.in

Department of Laboratory Medicine, Central Hospital, South Westen Railway, Hubli,Karnataka, India.

 Professor Samuel Olowo Sunday samuelolowo2003@gmail.com

Department of Medical Microbiology Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma

 10 07 2026 1 2 Received: 30 06 2026 Accepted: 04 07 2026 Copyright (c) 2026 Dr. Onuoha-Ojeamiren Gloria Olomiekido 2026 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

AbstractTuberculosis (TB) and diabetes mellitus (DM) overlapping burden is now a growing clinical problem , complicating both early diagnosis and effective treatment. Diabetes increases the risk of TB disease and may worsen clinical outcomes, making early recognition essential. ¹,²,³ Because symptoms may be atypical and standard tests may be less straightforward in some patients; a high index of suspicion and integrated screening are important. ⁴,⁵Keywords: tuberculosis; diabetes mellitus; diagnostic dilemma; screening; glycemic control; comorbidity.