Аcute stroke and type 2 diabetes

Abstract

The study is aimed at identifying various parameters of carbohydratemetabolism in acute stroke setting. We found that episodesof hyperglycemia often precede cerebrovascular events. Glycatedhemoglobin levels correlate with the clinical course of stroke,including the outcome of post-stroke rehabilitation. Onset ofdiabetes may coincide with stroke episode.

Keywords

• stroke
• diabetes mellitus
• hyperglycemia
• glycated hemoglobin