Evaluation of CD4 and Total White Blood Cell Counts in Relation to Blood Glucose, Age, and Gender in Diabetic Patients at Maragua Level 4 Hospital diabetic clinic.

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  • Kennedy Muna Murang'a University of Technology
  • Martin Muriithi Mount Kenya University

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major health challenge that affects glucose metabolism and weakens the immune system. This study examined CD4 and white blood cell (WBC) counts in relation to random blood glucose (RBG), age, and gender in diabetic patients.
Methods: We carried out a cross-sectional study involving 138 diabetic patients at Maragua Level 4 Hospital. WBC and CD4 counts, as well as RBG, were measured. Data were analyzed using SPSS v26 to determine associations with age and gender.
Results: Higher WBC counts and lower CD4 counts were linked to poor glucose control (p < 0.05). CD4 counts were negatively associated with age (r = -0.162, p = 0.02) and RBG (r = -0.149, p = 0.03). WBC counts were significantly higher in patients with poor glucose control (p = 0.007).
Conclusion: Monitoring WBC and CD4 counts may help improve diabetes care by identifying patients at risk of complications.

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2025-06-23

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Muna, K., & Muriithi, M. (2025). Evaluation of CD4 and Total White Blood Cell Counts in Relation to Blood Glucose, Age, and Gender in Diabetic Patients at Maragua Level 4 Hospital diabetic clinic. Journal of Medical and Biomedical Laboratory Sciences Research, 5(1). Retrieved from https://jmblsr.com/index.php/JMBLSR/article/view/52

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Current

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