Exploring Immunological, Microbial, and Other Contributing Factors in the Deterioration of Health among Patients with Uncontrolled Diabetes: A Community-based Study to Identify Causes and Solutions

Authors

  • Asst. Lec. Layth Ammar Chyad Wasit University/ College of Basic Education/ Branch of Biology, Department of Science جامعة واسط كلية التربية الاساسية
  • Asst. Prof. Ali Saad Al-Budairi Wasit University/ College of Basic Education/ Branch of Biology, Department of Science
  • Asst. Lec, Wisam Haseeb Shakir Wasit University/ College of Basic Education/ Branch of Biology, Department of Science

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31185/bsj.Vol21.Iss38.933

Keywords:

Uncontrolled diabetes; Oral fungal infection; Candida species; Quality of life; Sexual dysfunction; Chronic disease management; Immunological status

Abstract

Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistently elevated blood glucose levels due to insufficient insulin production, impaired insulin action, or both. The Uncontrolled-DM remains a major public health problem due to its association with multiple health complications. This study aimed to evaluate microbial, immunological, and other contributing factors associated with health deterioration among patients compared with healthy controls. The structured questionnaire was used to collect the data on the basis of the guidelines of the American Diabetes Association and was tested on the pilot study, and on the basis of Cronbach's alpha. Moreover, two hindered oral swab samples were gathered and examined on the basis of traditional microbiological procedures and the VITEK 2 Compact system to determine fungal agents. Additionally, HbA1c, IAA, ANA, and ESR were measured. The outcomes indicated that the prevalence of oral fungal infections was much higher in diabetic patients, and Candida albicans was the most common one. The level of inflammatory markers were high significant increasing in the patients compared to control, poor sexual life and work capacity, along with a high rate of negative emotional feelings, were also observed in diabetic patients, implying a high psychological burden. The findings indicate the multi-dimensional effects of uncontrolled diabetes on immunological, microbial, and psychosocial health. In addition to this, demographics and education were discovered to be factors that affected disease awareness and healthcare satisfaction. The presence of microbial infections, an increase in the level of inflammatory markers, and suffering highlight the importance of multidimensional patient management plans beyond glycemic control. In conclusion: this study has shown that uncontrolled diabetes is also linked to higher vulnerability to oral diseases, dysfunction in the immune system, lower quality of life, and psychological impairment. It is important to include oral screening, immunological markers, psychological assistance, and multidisciplinary care in the program of diabetes management to achieve a better clinical outcome and overall living standards in this demographic.

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