&lt;p&gt;Current management strategies to target the increasing incidence of diabetes within Pakistan [Corrigendum]&lt;/p&gt;

Basit, Abdul; Fawwad, Asher; Siddiqui, Shaista Ali; Baqa, Kulsoom

doi:10.2147/dmso.s216672

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“…The International Diabetes Federation has estimated a burden of 451 million people with DM globally [ 3 ]. As per the National Diabetes Survey of Pakistan (NDSP 2016-2017), the country-wide prevalence of diabetes is 26.3% and is expected to rise steeply, keeping in view the trend projected from the results of the previous surveys undertaken in the country [ 4 ].…”

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Relationship Between Estimated Average Glucose (eAG) and Fasting Plasma Glucose in a Cohort of Pakistani Diabetic Subjects

Ram¹,

Ahmed²,

Sattar³

et al. 2021

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Relationship Between Estimated Average Glucose (eAG) and Fasting Plasma Glucose in a Cohort of Pakistani Diabetic Subjects

Ram¹,

Ahmed²,

Sattar³

et al. 2021

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Frequency and survival of Covid associated mucormycosis patients at tertiary care hospitals in Pakistan: A retrospective observational study

Irfan¹,

Kamran²,

Ammar

et al. 2023

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Background Mucormycosis is a serious fungal infection associated with uncontrolled diabetes and immunocompromised patients. This angioinvasive infection emerged as a post‐covid complication worldwide especially in developing countries. Due to the common socio‐demographic status of South Asian countries, we expected a surge in mucormycosis cases in Pakistan. This study aims to observe the frequency and survival of Covid associated mucormycosis patients at tertiary care hospitals in Pakistan during the third wave of Covid‐19 in 2021. Materials and Methods In this retrospective study, we collected the data of clinically and histopathologically confirmed cases of rhino‐occipito‐cerebral mucormycosis from three tertiary care hospitals of Lahore. These cases were analysed for history of Covid‐19 and other associated comorbidities using SPSS28. History of steroid medication was also taken. Data were retrieved from May to July 2021 after the approval from the ethical review board. Results Out of the total 43 reported patients of mucormycosis in the set time frame only 22 cases had a history of Covid‐19. The mean age was 50 ± 13.27 years with slight male predilection (60%). Diabetes mellitus was the most common comorbidity (88.4%) and all the patients with covid associated mucormycosis (CAM) had taken corticosteroid regimen for covid management ( p < 0.0001). The survival of the patient was not significantly different between CAM and non‐CAM patients of Mucormycosis ( p = 0.747). Conclusion Covid‐19 and mucormycosis make a lethal duo against the weakened health system of Pakistan. This problem can be prevented by avoiding nonjudicial use of corticosteroids and proper diabetes control program following Covid‐19 infection. Furthermore, large‐scale epidemiological studies should be carried out to evaluate the true burden of Mucormycosis in the population.

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<p>Current management strategies to target the increasing incidence of diabetes within Pakistan [Corrigendum]</p>

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Relationship Between Estimated Average Glucose (eAG) and Fasting Plasma Glucose in a Cohort of Pakistani Diabetic Subjects

Relationship Between Estimated Average Glucose (eAG) and Fasting Plasma Glucose in a Cohort of Pakistani Diabetic Subjects

Frequency and survival of Covid associated mucormycosis patients at tertiary care hospitals in Pakistan: A retrospective observational study

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