Influence of Diabetes Mellitus on Stroke
Hassan Abu Zaid
Department of Medicine, Al-Khor Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Parag Suresh Mahajan *
Department of Clinical Imaging, Al-Khor Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Diabetes is known to be an independent risk factor for the development of stroke. Stroke accounts for 20% of deaths among patients with diabetes, and is seen more commonly in younger age group than in non-diabetics. This reflects the adverse impact on economy and constitutes a major burden on the families of these patients and the country as well. This review highlights the influence of diabetes on stroke in many aspects, aiming to share a positive input on this major health problem.
Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, stroke, hyperglycemia, prediabetes