J Korean Diabetes.  2021 Mar;22(1):26-37. 10.4093/jkd.2021.22.1.26.

Diabetes and Stroke

• Noh J

• KMID: 2526177
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2021.22.1.26

Abstract

Stroke is one of the major complications of diabetes and increases morbidity and mortality. Hyperglycemia confers increased risk of stroke occurrence. Furthermore, cardiometabolic risk factors such as hypertension and dyslipidemia frequently coexist in patients with diabetes and increase the risk of stroke. Some recent cardiovascular outcome trials of newer anti-diabetic medications have shown beneficial effects on cardiovascular complications. Prevention and improving outcomes of stroke in patients with diabetes requires proper management of hyperglycemia and additional risk factors. This review is an evidence-based approach to the epidemiology, glycemic control, effects of anti-diabetic medications on stoke, and risk factor management for prevention and improving outcomes of stroke for patients with diabetes.

Keyword

Diabetes mellitus; Glycemic control; Risk factors; Stroke