Undiagnosed diabetes mellitus and tuberculosis infection: A population‐based, observational study from eastern China

Background China has the largest dual diabetes and tuberculosis epidemic globally. No studies from mainland China have assessed the relationship between tuberculosis infection and diabetes. We conducted a population‐based, observational study in eastern China to further explore this relationship. Methods A blood glucose, Quantiferon, and tuberculin skin test were administered at baseline. We compared tuberculosis infection in nondiabetics and...