Hyperglycemia associated dissociative fugue (organic dissociative disorder) in an elderly

Abstract

Inadequate glycemic control in patients with diabetes is known to be associated with psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety disorder, and cognitive impairment. However, dissociative syndrome has not been reported so far. Here we are reporting a case of repeated dissociative fugue associated with hyperglycemia, in an elderly with type II diabetes. Possible neurobiological mechanism has been discussed.

Keywords

• Hyperglycemia
• organic dissociative fugue
• type II diabetes