Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Risk of Malaria in Cameroon
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes are increasing in countries where malaria transmission is common. This study aims to investigate the relationship between NCDs and parasitic infections in Cameroon. The investigators will assess the risk of malaria, as well as other parasitic diseases, in a prospectively followed group of adults with diabetes, compared with those without diabetes. Malaria parasites and intestinal worms will be tested using blood and stool collected at four time points during a one-year follow-up. In addition, this project will investigate how natural protection against malaria is affected by diabetes and other risk factors for heart diseases.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria: Age 21 years and above with diagnosis of type 2 diabetes -  Exclusion Criteria: pregnancy  - - HealthyVolunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 21 Years - StdAgeList: Adult, Older Adult - StudyPopulation: Adult patients with type 2 diabetes identified at the outpatient diabetes clinic of Limbe Regional Hospital will be invited to the study. Community comparators matched on age and sex will be identified in the patients' family or in the home community to control for exposure to similar malaria transmission. - SamplingMethod: Non-Probability Sample