Impact of diabetes mellitus on 30-day mortality among acute stroke patients in northern Tanzania

2025-06-27 | Télécharger

BACKGROUND :

Among acute stroke patients (ASPs), diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with a higher risk of death, functional dependency, and recurrence. This study aimed to determine the impact of DM on the 30-day mortality among admitted ASPs in northern Tanzania.

This study demonstrated a high mortality in ASPs. Although DM did not have a significant impact on 30-day mortality, other factors, such as altered mental state, stroke severity, fever, elevated creatinine, and abnormal respiration, need to be accounted for that may have a significant impact on the mortality in ASPs. These findings highlight the significant burden of DM in stroke patients and underscore the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of ASPs, in the hopes of improving clinical practice and guidelines and reducing morbidity and mortality in Tanzania.