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Exploring the nexus: prevalence, risk factors, and clinical correlations of urinary tract infections in diabetes mellitus patients - a comprehensive retrospective analysis
Abstract
Aims: This study investigates the frequency and associated factors of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM).
Methods: This retrospective chart review focused on patients with diabetes mellitus. Data collection involved demographic details, DM diagnosis, comorbidities such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and coronary artery disease, along with medication usage. Laboratory values including blood glucose and HbA1c levels were also analyzed. The primary outcome of interest was the diagnosis of UTI, identified from clinical records.
Results: 173 DM patients were included in the study. These patients were divided into two groups according to the presence of UTI: 52 patients in the UTI group and 121 patients in the non-UTI group. The incidence of UTI was significantly higher in women (37.9%) compared to men (10.2%). No significant differences were observed between the groups in terms of age, presence of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or coronary artery disease. Interestingly, the usage of SGLT-2 inhibitors was significantly higher in the UTI group compared to the non-UTI group (26.8% vs. 14%, p=0.043). No significant differences were found in other medication usage or in the levels of glucose and HbA1c between the groups.
Conclusion: The study highlights the increased risk of UTIs in DM patients, particularly among women and those using SGLT-2 inhibitors. These findings suggest the need for careful monitoring and tailored approaches in managing UTIs in DM patients, considering gender and specific DM treatments.

Keywords : Complication, diabetes mellitus, urinary tract infection

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Article available in :
Volume 6, Issue 1, 2024
Page : 93-96
https://doi.org/10.38053/acmj.1402336
Article Information
Received : 08 Ara 2023
Accepted : 11 Oca 2024
Published : 15 Oca 2024
Corresponding Author :

Meltem Karslıoğlu: Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Samsun Gazi State Hospital, Samsun, Turkiye

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Citation : Karslıoğlu M, Olpak Yılmaz M. Exploring the nexus: prevalence, risk factors, and clinical correlations of urinary tract infections in diabetes mellitus patients - a comprehensive retrospective analysis. Anatolian Curr Med J. 2024;6(1):93-96.

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