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Stroke in the diabetic patient

D S Bell1

  • 1Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Diabetes Care
|March 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Diabetes and glucose intolerance increase stroke risk and severity. High blood sugar levels elevate stroke-related complications, with specific changes in stroke types observed in diabetic patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus and glucose intolerance are associated with a higher prevalence of stroke.
  • Hyperglycemia and ischemia in diabetic patients can lead to cerebral acidosis, increasing stroke-related morbidity and mortality.
  • Elevated admission serum glucose levels (>120 mg/dl or 6.7 mM) are linked to worse stroke outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between diabetes, glucose intolerance, and stroke.
  • To identify risk factors for stroke in diabetic patients.
  • To discuss the investigation and treatment of stroke in the context of diabetes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing studies on stroke prevalence and outcomes in diabetic and glucose-intolerant populations.
  • Analysis of factors influencing stroke risk and severity in patients with diabetes.
  • Discussion of clinical management strategies.

Main Results:

  • Diabetic patients exhibit an increased prevalence of cerebral infarcts, particularly lacunar infarcts.
  • A decreased prevalence of subarachnoid hemorrhage, cerebral hemorrhage, and transient ischemic attacks is noted in diabetic individuals.
  • Age, race, hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, and cardiovascular disease are identified as stroke risk factors in diabetics; obesity, smoking, hyperlipidemia, and glycemic control are not significant factors.

Conclusions:

  • Diabetes and glucose intolerance significantly impact stroke risk, type, and outcomes.
  • Specific demographic and clinical factors are crucial risk predictors for stroke in diabetic patients.
  • Tailored investigation and treatment approaches are necessary for stroke management in individuals with diabetes.

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