Open AccessDiabetes mellitus type 2 impedes functional recovery, neuroplasticity and quality of life after stroke
Author(s) -
Poonam Chaturvedi,
Anurag Singh,
Vandana Tiwari,
Anup Kumar Thacker
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_884_19
Subject(s) - medicine , stroke (engine) , functional independence measure , odds ratio , quality of life (healthcare) , diabetes mellitus , type 2 diabetes mellitus , confidence interval , risk factor , physical therapy , activities of daily living , endocrinology , mechanical engineering , nursing , engineering
The recovery after stroke depends on the resolution of brain edema and neuroplasticity. The comorbidities associated with stroke such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) may increase the chances of unfavorable outcome and delay the recovery from stroke and needs further investigation.