Screening for diabetes mellitus in leprosy patients with complicated ulcers.
All patients admitted to an ulcer ward in a leprosy hospital over the period of one year were screened for glycosuria. Out of 154 patients screened 4 showed glycosuria. These 4 patients had more severely complicated ulcers evidenced by their longer duration of admission. Early diagnosis and treatment of diabetes in leprosy patients with complicated ulcers is important.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged