Journal of Medical and Biomedical Laboratory Sciences Research https://jmblsr.com/index.php/JMBLSR <p>The Journal of Medical and Biomedical Laboratory Sciences Research (JMBLSR) is a peer-reviewed open-access journal under open journals system – public knowledge project (OJS/PKP) whose purpose is to promote quality research and publication in Medical and Biomedical Laboratory Sciences. JMBLSR publishes research articles, case reports, reports and commentaries, topical reviews and conference proceedings covering the areas of Microbiology, Virology, Parasitology, Haematology, Blood transfusion, Histology and Histopathology, Cytology and Cytopathology, Clinical Chemistry and Biochemistry, Immunology and Immunochemistry, Molecular Biology and Genetics and Laboratory Practice and Management System, Nursing, Public Health, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy and other health related areas like. JMBLSR works intimately with global research establishments, scholastic foundations, proficient affiliations and associations on meeting continuing and exceptional issue publishing</p> en-US Journal of Medical and Biomedical Laboratory Sciences Research 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. https://jmblsr.com/index.php/JMBLSR/article/view/52 <p><strong>Background:</strong> 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.<br><strong>Methods:</strong> 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.<br><strong>Results:</strong> Higher WBC counts and lower CD4 counts were linked to poor glucose control (p &lt; 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).<br><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Monitoring WBC and CD4 counts may help improve diabetes care by identifying patients at risk of complications.<br><br></p> Kennedy Muna Martin Muriithi Copyright (c) 2025 Journal of Medical and Biomedical Laboratory Sciences Research 2025-06-23 2025-06-23 5 1