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Infectious Disease Concepts and Considerations in the Diabetic Patient

^* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: mschwartz{at}southuniversity.edu.

	Abstract

Diabetic patients present their providers with unique clinical challenges when dealing with prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. By the very nature of their diabetes, these patients are at much higher risk of complications from seemingly benign infections as well as increasingly susceptible to more resistant or invasive disease. Targeted prevention where possible, regular follow-up, and early, aggressive treatment are crucial to diabetic patients’ longevity and quality of life. This review will focus on key vaccine-preventable issues as well as management of common conditions such as urinary tract infection and skin and soft tissue infection often seen in diabetic patients.

First published on March 3, 2009
Journal of Pharmacy Practice 2009, doi:10.1177/0897190009332659


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