Islam, MSTanjum, TSarker, SSIslam, MKSaha, CDutta, RDas, NDey, S.2025-05-122025-05-122024-10Islam MS, Tanjum T, Sarker SS, Islam MK, Saha C, Dutta R, Das N, Dey S.. Co-morbidities of diabetes mellitus among admitted stroke patients in a tertiary hospital . International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2024 Oct; 12(10): 3634-36402320-60712320-6012https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/246837Background: Diabetes mellitus significantly impacts stroke risk and outcomes by influencing co-morbid factors and stroke patterns, guiding interventions to reduce diabetes rates and improve stroke outcomes. The aim of this study was to describe the distribution of co-morbidities of diabetes among hospitalized stroke patients. Methods: To describe the pattern of co-morbidities of diabetes among hospitalized stroke patients was a descriptive study. It was done in the department of Medicine of Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital from January 2015-June 2015. A total of 110 patients were enrolled in the study. Result: Patients averaged 56.95 years old (SD�594), with the majority (50%) aged 51-60 years. Among the 110 patients, 72 were male, most of whom (97.2%) were smokers. Half of the males had controlled diabetes, while all females had uncontrolled diabetes. Ischemic stroke affected 75% of males and 97.4% of females. About 80% of males had hypertension, compared to 92% of females. Dyslipidaemia was known in 29% of males and 37% of females. Kidney disease prevalence was low in both groups. More than half of both males (55.6%) and females (55.3%) were obese. Peripheral neuropathy was noted in 47% of males and 65.8% of females. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease affected 28% of males and 21% of females. Conclusion: It's crucial to implement targeted strategies for preventing and managing stroke in diabetic patients, emphasizing education and raising public awareness about diabetes and its complications.Co-morbiditiesDiabetes mellitusStrokeJournal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Medical Gastroenterology, Sheikh Russel National Gastroliver Institute and Hospital, Dhaka, BangladeshDepartment of Radiology and Imaging, Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital, Dhaka, BangladeshDepartment of Gastroenterology, Colonel Malek Medical College, Manikganj, BangladeshDepartment of Medicine, Upazila Health Complex, Fulbaria, Mymensingh, BangladeshDepartment of Medical Gastroenterology, Sheikh Russel National Gastroliver Institute and Hospital, Dhaka, BangladeshDepartment of Medical Gastroenterology, Sheikh Russel National Gastroliver Institute and Hospital, Dhaka, BangladeshDepartment of Gastroenterology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College Hospital, Faridpur, BangladeshDepartment of Medicine, Upazila Health Complex, Homna, Cumilla, Bangladesh